Compaq Presario CQ35-200 Multimedia - Windows Vista

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    Multimedia User Guide
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    2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows 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 statements
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    the audio using HDMI 11 Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer 11 Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device 12 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 13 Using optical discs ...14 Selecting the right disc ...
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    disruptions ...20 6 Webcam Adjusting webcam properties ...22 7 Troubleshooting The disc tray does not open for removal of a Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture 26 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 27 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers
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    to capture and share video ● Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and pictures ● Multimedia buttons (select models only) and hotkeys that provide fast access to multimedia tasks NOTE: Your computer may not include all of the components listed. The
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    Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer. Component (1) Webcam light (2) Webcam (3) Internal microphone (4) Speakers (2) (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Description Turns on when
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    Component (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Volume scroll zone (8) Volume mute button Description NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. To
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    sign (3). NOTE: The tapping sound made by the volume button is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). ● 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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    c. Under System icons, select the Volume check box. d. Click OK. ● Program volume control: Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. Adjusting the volume 5
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    Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys and the media activity buttons (select models only) control the play of an audio CD or a DVD or BD that is inserted into the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys A media
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    may be supported: ● you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. - HP DVD Play at Start > DVD Play. 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
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    using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio 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
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    Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player or HP DVD Play and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound
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    4 Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet ● Edit pictures and video and create presentations ● Connect external video devices ● Watch TV over the Internet, or watch, record and pause live
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    audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer, and use HP DVD Play as your media program. You must also determine what type of graphics card is installed on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to that graphics card
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    permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. Setting HDMI as the then click Set Default. 3. Click OK. 4. Start HP DVD Play (or restart it if it is already running). 12 Chapter 4 Video
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    . You will see a list of installed devices. You may have one of the following devices: ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD
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    SuperMulti Yes LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu-ray ROM with Yes LightScribe DVD±R/ RW SuperMulti DL Drive Write and data backup. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this section. CD-R discs Use
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    After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of a CD) to store large projects that must be updated frequently. Typical uses include the following: ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work
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    you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. Configuring AutoPlay AutoPlay allows you to specify a specific program for a variety of media types: audio CD (used to record and play music), DVD movie, software and games, pictures, or blank CD or DVD (to burn a disc). 1. Select Start > Control Panel
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    the security of 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
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    to a CD or DVD, use Windows DVD Maker. CAUTION: To prevent loss disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported for such purposes. 1. Download or copy the source files
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    that contains the blank optical disc. 7. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. NOTE: For information
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    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
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    viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your Internet service provider for assistance. NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall
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    a subject with a large amount of background light would otherwise be obscured by blooming or silhouetting. For information about using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. 22 Chapter 6 Webcam
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The disc tray does not open for removal of a disc 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1)
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    window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    displays, the DVD image will not appear on any display designated as the secondary display. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide, go to Start > Help and Support. A disc does not play automatically 25
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    kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture Use HP DVD Play to play a DVD. HP DVD Play is installed on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver
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    www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows
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    14 checking audio functions 9 configuring HDMI 11 D device drivers HP drivers 27 Windows drivers 27 drive types, optical 14 DVD changing region setting 17 7 speakers 2 T troubleshooting disc burning 26 disc play 24, 25 DVD movie play 25 external display 25 HP device drivers 27 optical disc tray
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    optical drive detection 24 Windows device drivers 27 V video, using 10 volume mute button 4 volume scroll zone 4 volume, adjusting 4 W webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 22 webcam tips 21 webcam, using 21 Index 29
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