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    Multimedia Document Part Number: 396850-001 March 2006 This guide explains how to use the multimedia hardware and software features of the computer. Multimedia features vary according to the model and software you selected.
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    Contents 1 Multimedia hardware Using the optical drive 1-1 Identifying the installed optical drive 1-1 Inserting an optical disc 1-2 Removing an optical disc (with power 1-3 Removing an optical disc (without power 1-4 Using the audio features 1-5 Using the internal microphone or audio-in (
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    depending on the type of installed drive and installed software. Identifying the installed optical drive To view the type of optical drive installed in the computer: » Select Start > My Computer. The type of optical drive installed on the computer is displayed under Devices with Removable Storage
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    Multimedia hardware Inserting an optical disc 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull out the tray 2. 4. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces, and
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    Multimedia hardware Removing an optical disc (with power) If the computer is running on external or battery power: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull out the tray 2. 3. Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing
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    Multimedia hardware Removing an optical disc (without power) If external or battery power is not available: 1. Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press gently until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray 2. 3. Remove the disc 3 from
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    Multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the computer audio features. Component 1 Volume mute button 2 Volume mute light 3 Volume down button 4 Volume up button Description Turns off computer sound. On: Computer sound is turned off. Decreases
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    microphone) jack 7 Audio-out (headphone) jack 8 Speakers (2) Description Records sound. Connects an optional computer headset or microphone. Produces stereo sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, a headset, or television audio. Produce computer sound. 1-6 Multimedia
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    an internal monaural microphone and a stereo microphone jack that supports a stereo array and monaural microphone. Using sound recording an audio/video device such as a television or VCR. When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug. ✎ When a device is connected
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    increase the volume, press the volume up button. ■ Microsoft® Windows® volume control: 1. Click the Volume icon in the notification displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to place it there. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices
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    The computer includes the following video features: ■ S-Video-out jack that connects a range of advanced video components ■ External monitor port that connects a television, monitor, or projector ■ TV tuner jacks that connect your computer to outside video sources, such as cable or satellite
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    external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device to the computer. To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. ✎ If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press the fn+f4 keys to transfer the
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    , overhead projector, or video capture card. The computer can support one S-Video device connected to the S-Video-out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display and on any other supported external display. ✎ To transmit video signals through the S-Video-out jack, you need
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    video device, as instructed in the documentation included with the device. 3. Press the fn+f4 keys to switch the image among display devices connected to the computer. ✎ If the S-Video-out jack on the computer is not accessible because the computer is docked into an optional docking device, connect
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    or movie to a DVD or video CD ✎ For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software user guides. These guides may be provided on CD, in print, or as online Help files within the specific application. User guides may also be found on the software manufacturer's Web
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    from a CD included with the computer: 1. Insert the multimedia software CD into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted. ✎ Repeat the installation procedure for all multimedia software on
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    Windows Media Player. ✎ Some applications 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 is displayed
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    . To prevent the loss of playback while the computer is in Windows, do not initiate standby or hibernation while playing a disc. If displayed, click No. After you click No: ■ Playback may resume. - or - ■ Playback may stop and the screen may clear. To return to playing the CD or DVD, press the power
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    the computer is running on battery power. ■ Before writing to a disc, close all open applications (including screen savers and antivirus software) except the disc software you are using. ■ Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc
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    only 5 times. ■ The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive. ■ The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive is displayed in the Changes remaining field on the DVD Region tab. The number in the field includes the fifth and
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    DVD 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 region settings, and then click Properties. 4. Make the
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    2006 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
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Multimedia
Document Part Number: 396850-001
March 2006
This guide explains how to use the multimedia hardware and
software features of the computer. Multimedia features vary
according to the model and software you selected.