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    Multimedia User Guide
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    © Copyright 2009 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
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    audio devices ...9 Checking your audio functions ...9 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 10 Connecting an HDMI device ...11 Configuring audio for HDMI 12 5 Optical drive Identifying the " a CD or DVD ...20 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 21 6 Webcam (select models only) iii
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    tips ...23 Adjusting webcam properties ...23 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...28 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 29 Index
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    drive for playing audio and 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
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    sound. NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may have 1 or 2 internal microphones. Turns on when video software accesses the webcam. Captures video. Produce sound. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Adjusts speaker volume. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
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    Component (9) Volume down hotkey (pg dn) (10) Volume up hotkey (pg up) (11) Volume mute hotkey (home) the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. DVD Play opens after you log on. Refer to the DVD Play software Help for more information. Using the
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    Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons (select models only): ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1). ◦ To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left, or press the volume down
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    ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far down. You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute Speakers icon. If the Speakers icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it: a. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (
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    Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and a function key (2). ● When an audio CD or a DVD is not
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    use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. NOTE:
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    music using your 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
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    computer.) ● Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as
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    the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: If a properly 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. 10 Chapter 4 Video
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    support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Press fn+f4 on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer.
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    Configuring audio for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows: 1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
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    SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive ● Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer. Identifying the installed optical drive 13
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    ROM Drive, it can also read Blu-ray discs. NOTE: Some of the 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 can also write to optical discs as described in the following table. Optical drive
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    purposes. DVDs are the same form factor as CDs but have 6 to 7 times the storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this section. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent archives and to share files
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    LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs are read-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you can write data to the disc and then add a designer
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    opens and asks how you want to use the media content. Choose DVD Play or Windows Media Player, both preinstalled on your computer. NOTE: After you insert a disc, a if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. ● You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume playback. Playing
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    > All Programs > DVD Play. - or - ▲ On select models, press the DVD button on your computer. 8. Then click the DVD icon and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: To watch a high-definition movie, you must use DVD Play. To watch standard format movies, you can use DVD Play or other multimedia
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    on the DVD drive. The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. To change settings through the operating system tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help for more information. 2. Click the arrow next to
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    click Open Windows Explorer, 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 optical disc. 7. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to
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    Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media 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 spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the
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    webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an input device that allows you to capture and share video. Preinstalled CyberLink YouCam software provides new features that expand the webcam experience. To access the webcam webcam software, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions
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    a video conversation. ● The webcam may not work properly across some network firewalls. NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files the shadows and highlights. A lower gamma setting makes grays look black, and makes dark colors even darker. ● Backlight Comp-Compensates in
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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. accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. The computer
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    you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer resume. - or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. Troubleshooting
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    select Screen resolution. b. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. NOTE: When using both 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
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    A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use DVD Play to play a DVD. DVD Play is installed on the computer, and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start >
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    Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter. - or - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in
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    R region codes, DVD 19 S speakers 2 T tips, webcam 23 troubleshooting disc burning 27 disc play 26 DVD movie play 27 external display 27 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 29 V video, using 10 volume down button 4 volume down hotkey 3 volume
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