Compaq Presario CQ45-400 Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Multimedia User Guide - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
2008 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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 3
Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 2 Using the DVD button (select models only 4 Adjusting the volume ...5 Using the media activity functions ...7 Using the media activity hotkeys 7 2 Multimedia software Using DVD Play software ...8 Using other - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
6 Webcam Webcam tips ...27 Adjusting webcam properties ...28 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 35 A device driver must be reinstalled ...36 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 36 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 37 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 5
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
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 microphone, or monaural microphone - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 7
the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Decreases speaker sound when pressed in combination with the fn key. Increases speaker sound when pressed in combination with the fn key. Mutes and restores speaker sound when pressed in combination with the fn key. Identifying your multimedia - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
launches the DVD Play program. NOTE: If 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. 4 Chapter 1 Multimedia features - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
button (3). ● Computer volume hotkeys-A combination of the fn (1) key and either the home (2), pg up (3), or pg dn (4) keys on the right side of the keyboard: Computer volume hotkeys: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press fn+home. ◦ To increase volume, press fn+pg up. ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+pg - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
● 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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
multimedia software: ▲ 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, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. 8 Chapter 2 Multimedia software - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc 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: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play 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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
Cable connectors are normally color-coded to 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 the programs that use the device. Connecting external - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
4 Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet ● Edit pictures and video to create presentations ● Connect external video devices ● Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select models only) 13 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
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. 14 Chapter 4 Video - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported device, according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Press fn+f4 on the computer ▲ Check the label on the computer keyboard. - or - 1. Select Start > - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon. 2. If you have an Intel integrated graphics card or an ATI or NVIDIA graphics card, click the Playback tab, click Digital Output Device (HDMI), - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
/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 Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 22
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the size of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
have not yet configured AutoPlay, the AutoPlay dialog box 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 short pause is normal. If Sleep or Hibernation is initiated during playback - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 26
the disc tray. 7. Launch the DVD playback feature in DVD Play by pressing the DVD button. 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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 27
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 Windows Help for more information. 3. Click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for which - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 28
use software such as Windows Media Player or support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported , follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source files specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions sound recordings. - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 29
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 30
shots in rapid succession. ● Connect-E-mail photos and video using the icon on the software interface. NOTE: For details about using webcam software, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 26 Chapter - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 31
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 someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 32
properties You can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box, which is accessible from various programs that use the integrated light would otherwise be obscured by blooming or silhouetting. For information about using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. 28 Chapter - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 33
7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 29 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 34
is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 35
click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager 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 in the following section. The computer - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 36
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 disc, click the Play button in your multimedia (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 37
A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start and type autoplay in the Start Search box. As you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 2. In the results pane, click AutoPlay. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 38
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. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 39
you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 40
. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 41
hp.com, 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 hardware. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 42
connecting 14 R region codes, DVD 23 S speakers 2 T tips, webcam 27 troubleshooting disc burning 35 disc play 32, 33 DVD movie play 33 external display 34 HP device drivers 36 optical disc tray 30 optical drive detection 31 Windows device drivers 37 V video, using 13 volume down button 5 volume down - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 43
webcam properties, adjusting 28 webcam tips 27 webcam, using 26 Index 39 - Compaq Presario CQ45-400 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 44
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