Compaq Presario V6800 Multimedia - Windows Vista
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- Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - Compaq Presario V6800 | 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 V6800 | 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 V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
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optical disc (CD or DVD 11 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 12 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is Next/fast forward button 16 Stop button ...16 2 Working with multimedia software Opening preinstalled multimedia software 18 Installing multimedia - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
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1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
Component (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume scroll zone Description Mutes and restores computer sound. Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or you can tap - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
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 recording software with external microphones allows for stereo recordings. When connecting a microphone to the - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
button (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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
feature of the QuickPlay program. NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. QuickPlay or DVDPlay launches after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay or DVDPlay online Help for more information. Using the Quick Launch buttons 5 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
Using the video features Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to the computer. ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: If a properly connected - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
support one S-Video device connected to the S-Video-out jack, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or on any other supported 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 V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
as the software loads. For more information about using the webcam, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Select your language and search for notebook webcam. Using YouCam as your default webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features: ● Video-Record and play back - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
conversation. ● The webcam may not work properly across some network firewalls. If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to perform, - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
Adjusting webcam properties You can adjust the following webcam properties: ● Brightness-Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image. A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image; a lower brightness setting creates a darker image. ● Contrast-Controls the difference - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
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 V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc (3) from the - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
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 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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
Using the media activity buttons (select models only) NOTE: The tapping sound made by the media activity buttons is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). The following illustration and topics describe the functions of the media activity buttons. ● Previous/ - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 22
Next/fast forward button Media status Button Playing Next/fast forward button Playing fn + next/fast forward button Stop button Media status Button Playing Stop button Function Plays the next track or chapter. Fast forwards the playback. Function Stops the playback. 16 Chapter 1 Using - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
Working with multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some computer models also include additional multimedia software on an optical disc. Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported on battery - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
you want to open. 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. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so. 18 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
QuickPlay. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. 2. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. - or - 1. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. An AutoPlay dialog box opens. 2. Follow the - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 26
To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a one of the following behaviors may occur: ● Playback may resume. - or - ● The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the CD or DVD, click the Play - Compaq Presario V6800 | 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 online Help for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for which - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 28
audio-out (headphone) 1, 3 S-Video-out 7 M media activity buttons 15 media activity hotkeys 14 media button 5 microphone, internal 1 microphones, supported 3 monitor, connecting 6 multimedia software described 17 using 19 O optical disc inserting 11 removing, with power 12 removing, without power 13 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 29
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Multimedia
User Guide