Compaq Presario V6800 Multimedia - Windows XP
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- Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 2
2008 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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - 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 XP - Page 4
iv Product notice - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 5
optical disc (CD or DVD 13 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 14 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is Next/fast forward button 18 Stop button ...18 2 Working with multimedia software Opening preinstalled multimedia software 20 Installing multimedia - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 6
Changing DVD region settings ...23 Observing the copyright warning ...23 Index ...24 vi - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 7
1 Using multimedia hardware Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Using the audio features The following illustration and - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 8
Component Description (4) Audio-out (headphone) jack (second jack included Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear on select models only) buds, a headset, or television audio. (5) Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound. (6) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 9
Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only) S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface) or digital audio provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound and other high-end audio output. For digital audio connections, connect the S/PDIF digital audio plug to the digital audio connector - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 10
volume, press the volume down button (2). ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1). ◦ To increase volume, press the volume up button (3). ● 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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 11
Using the QuickPlay buttons Media button and DVD button (select models only) functions vary, depending on the software installed on your computer. The media button (1) and the DVD button (2) allow you to listen to music, play DVDs, and watch movies with the touch of a button. Media button-QuickPlay - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 12
DVD button-QuickPlay installed Computer power state On Off Standby DVD button function Opens the default DVD program so that you can play a DVD in the optical drive. NOTE: Press the power button to exit the program. Opens QuickPlay so that you can play a DVD in the optical drive. NOTE: Press the - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 13
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 XP - Page 14
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 XP - Page 15
the latest version of an instant message program before attempting a video conversation. ● Your integrated camera may not work properly across some network firewalls. If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your network - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 16
video To illustrate how each camera feature works, the following examples use specific software, not available on all computers. message window is displayed, and the camera image is displayed next to the message area. 5. If the Audio and Video Tuning Wizard opens, follow the instructions to adjust - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 17
Taking still photographs with the integrated camera 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Scanners and Cameras. 2. Double-click the listing for the integrated camera, and then click Next. 3. Click Take Picture. 4. Follow the directions on the Picture wizard to select any of the following options: ● - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 18
● Privacy-Turns off the capture function. ● Low Light-Lowers the frame rate automatically in a poor lighting environment to maintain the brightness of the captured image. The Properties dialog box is accessible from various programs that use the integrated camera, usually from a configuration, - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 19
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 > My Computer. The type of optical drive installed in the computer is displayed - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 20
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 XP - Page 21
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 XP - Page 22
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 XP - Page 23
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 XP - Page 24
Next/fast forward button Media status Playing Playing Button Next/fast forward button fn + next/fast forward button Stop button Media status Playing Button Stop button Function Plays the next track or chapter. Fast forwards the playback. Function Stops the playback. 18 Chapter 1 Using - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 25
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 XP - Page 26
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. 20 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 27
Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. 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 - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 28
Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect CD or DVD, press the power button and then restart the disc. 22 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 29
in the field includes the fifth and permanent change. To change settings through the operating system: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. 3. Click DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 30
Index A audio features 1 audio settings 2 audio-in (microphone) jack 1 audio-out (headphone) jack 2, 3 B button Media 5 button, volume mute 4 buttons DVD 5 next/fast forward 17 play/pause 17 previous/rewind 17 stop 17 C camera capturing video 10 identifying 9 properties 11 taking still photographs - Compaq Presario V6800 | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 31
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Multimedia
User Guide