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    Multimedia User Guide
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    2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty
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    a disc 6 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices ...8 Checking your audio functions ...9 4 Video RW discs ...14 LightScribe DVD+R discs 14 Playing music ...15 Watching a movie ...16 Configuring AutoPlay ...17 Changing DVD region settings ...18 Observing the copyright warning ...19 Copying a
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    7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD does not begin, or it stops before completion 30 A device driver must be reinstalled ...31 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 31 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 32 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...33 Index ...34 iv
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    video discs ● Integrated speakers for listening to music ● Integrated microphone for recording your own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video ● Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and pictures ● Hotkeys that
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    light (select models only) (2) Webcam (select models only) (3) Speaker (4) Audio-out (headphone) jack (5) Internal microphone (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack Description On: The webcam is in use. Records video and captures still photographs. Produce sound. Produces sound when connected to optional
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    light (select models only) (2) Webcam (select models only) (3) Speaker (4) Audio-out (headphone) jack (5) Internal microphone (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack Description On: The webcam is in use. Records video and captures still photographs. Produces sound. Produces sound when connected to optional
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    or f12 (4) function key: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press fn+f9. ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+f11. ◦ To increase volume, press fn+f12. ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. b. Increase or decrease the volume by moving the
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    may be supported: ● Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs refer to the software manufacturer's instructions that may be provided on disc, in the
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    site. Installing multimedia software from a disc 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software
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    computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio
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    Connecting external audio devices WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and
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    . Save the file to your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. ▲ To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, right-click the
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    4 Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet and offline ● Edit pictures and video to create presentations ● Connect external video devices 10 Chapter 4 Video
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    connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. Connecting an external monitor or projector 11
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    the following types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer. 12 Chapter 5 Optical drive
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    optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives. Some optical drives . CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of audio or video playback functionality, do
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    : The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio
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    1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray described in the section "Configuring AutoPlay," an AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. Choose Windows Media Player. NOTE:
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    Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle.
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    Configuring AutoPlay 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and listed. NOTE: Choose WinDVD to play DVDs. 4. Click Save. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. Configuring AutoPlay 17
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    your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for which you
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    , broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not a disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided
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    the right pane, click Copy Disc. 3. Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive. 4. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. Creator Business reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive. 5. When prompted, remove the source disc from the
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    audio, or video. 5. Right-click Start > Explore and navigate to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank disc. 7. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected. For specific instructions
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    Removing a CD or DVD 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the
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    Programs > HP Webcam. The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features: ● Video-Record and play back webcam video. ● Audio-Record and play back audio. ● Streaming video-Use with instant message software solutions that support UVC (Universal Video Class) cameras. ● Snapshots
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    the following guidelines while using the webcam: ● Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before starting a video conversation. ● The webcam may not work properly across some network firewalls. NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to
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    properties You can adjust the following webcam properties: ● Brightness-Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image. A higher brightness setting for the following lighting conditions: incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, sunny, cloudy, night. Adjusting webcam properties 25
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc
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    ● Uninstall the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly. ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall
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    If necessary, clean the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Wipe from the center of the disc to the outer edge. ● Check the disc for scratches. If you find scratches, treat the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores. ● Disable Sleep mode before playing
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    optical drive. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Check to be sure to Medium (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device
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    times to switch between the 2 displays. 2. Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary question not covered in this guide, select Start > Help and Support. The process of burning a driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 3. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. A device driver must be reinstalled 31
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    to get the latest updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 5. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    or to show the software for all supported models. Select Show software for all supported models. If you have used HP Softpaq Download Manager previously, go to Step 3. a. Select your operating system and language filters in the Configuration Options window. The filters limit the number of options
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    22 writing to 5 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 9 copyright warning 19 D device drivers HP 31 Microsoft 32 reinstalling 31 drives CD 12 DVD 12 codes, DVD 18 S SoftPaqs, downloading 33 speaker, identifying 2, 3 T tips, webcam 24 troubleshooting autoplay 29 device drivers 31 disc burning 30 disc
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    W webcam adjusting properties 25 tips 24 using 23 webcam light, identifying 2, 3 webcam, identifying 2, 3 Index 35
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