Compaq Presario A900 Multimedia - Windows Vista
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- Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark 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 statements - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 3
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
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Using the audio features ...1 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack 2 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack 2 Adjusting the volume ...3 Using the video features ...4 Using the external monitor port 4 Using the S-Video-out jack 5 Using an optical drive ...6 Identifying the installed optical drive - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
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features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. Component (1) Speakers (2) (2) fn key (3) Audio-out (headphone) jack (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack (5) Volume up hotkey (+) Description Produce sound. Controls volume when pressed in combination with the - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
sound. Using the audio-in (microphone) jack The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microphone. Using sound Notices guide. CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a single sound channel - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
Computer volume hotkeys: ◦ To mute or restore sound, press fn+asterisk. ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+minus sign. ◦ To increase volume, press fn+plus sign. ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon the Volume check box. d. Click OK. ● Program volume control: Using the audio features 3 - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
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. 4 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
need a standard audio cable, available from most electronics retailers, to connect to the headphone jack. The computer can support one S-Video device Plug the other end of the cable into the video device, as instructed in the user guide included with the device. 3. Press the fn+f4 keys to switch - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
Using an optical drive Depending on the type of optical drive and software installed in your computer, the optical drive plays, copies, and creates CDs or DVDs. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer. Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. When the disc tray opens 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 - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and a function key. ● When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing, press fn+f9 (2) to play the disc. ● When an audio CD or a DVD is playing, use the following hotkeys: ◦ To pause or resume playing the disc, press fn - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
supported: ● Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio a disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the to the software manufacturer's instructions that may be provided on - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so. Using multimedia software 1. Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways: ● Playback may resume. - or - ● The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the CD or DVD, click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for more information. 3. Click material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes. - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
down 2, 3 volume mute 2, 3 volume up 1, 3 I internal microphone, identifying 2 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 1, 2 audio-out (headphone) 1, 2 S-Video-out 5 M media activity hotkeys 9 microphone, internal 2 microphones, supported 2 monitor, connecting 4 multimedia software described 10 using 11 mute - Compaq Presario A900 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
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