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    Multimedia User Guide
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    be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Second Edition: July 2008 First Edition: June 2008 Document Part Number: 482529-002 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most
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    Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 2 Adjusting the volume ...3 Using the media activity functions ...4 Using the media activity hotkeys 4 2 Multimedia software Using DVD Play software ...5 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 5 Installing
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    Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...28 iv
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    1 Multimedia features Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and view pictures. Your computer may include the following multimedia components: ● Optical drive for playing audio and video discs ● Integrated speakers for listening to music ●
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    the webcam. Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Records sound. Produce sound. Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers
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    hotkey to increase speaker sound incrementally. ● Press fn+pg dn to decrease speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to decrease speaker sound incrementally. ● 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
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    Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD in 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 playing, press fn+f9 (3)
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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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    microphone, refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with the device. For best sure to install any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is a required Audio Devices. 2. When the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program events,
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    : 1. Select 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 and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in
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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. 8 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 's instructions. keyboard. - or - 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters
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    Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon. 2. Click the Playback tab, click Digital Output Device (HDMI), and then click Set Default. 3. Click OK. 4. Start DVD Play, or if it is already running, close it, and then restart it.
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    /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
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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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    Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). CDs, used to store but have at least 8 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
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    Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc, also called BD, is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the capacity of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50
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    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
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    Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. You can also watch high-definition movies from a disc if your computer includes an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive or an optional HD DVD Drive. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive
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    your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, 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 want
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    optical drive, you can use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data support all DVD formats. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions that came with your DVD player for a list of supported For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions,
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    Removing an optical disc (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 spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc
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    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. 20 Chapter 6 Webcam
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    properly across some network firewalls. NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies > Help and Support. Webcam tips 21
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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 disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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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 in "A device driver between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any
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    of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. 2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, multimedia question not covered in this guide, go to Start > Help and Support. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers
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    , press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to step 6. 3. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click
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    5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 27
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    muting speaker volume 3 I internal microphone, identifying 2 issues, resolving 22 J jacks audio-in (microphone) troubleshooting device driver 25 disc burning 25 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 24 HP device drivers 25 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers
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    W webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 21 webcam tips 21 webcam, using 20 Index 29
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