HP 2530p Multimedia - Windows Vista
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- HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: September 2008 Document Part Number: 486605-001 Product notice This user guide describes features - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 3
multimedia software from a disc 7 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices ...9 Checking your audio functions ...10 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 12 5 Optical drive (select models only) Identifying the installed optical drive 13 Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs 14 Playing - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 29 A disc does not play ...30 A disc completion 34 The computer does not detect the optical drive 35 A device driver must be reinstalled ...36 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 36 Obtaining HP device drivers 36 Index ...38 iv - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 5
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 ● Integrated microphone for recording your own audio ● Integrated webcam - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
to increase volume. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 7
Component (6) Speaker (7) Volume mute button Description NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Produces sound. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Identifying your multimedia components 3 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
hold the plus (+) sign (3) until the desired volume level is reached. ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the , and then click Properties. b. Click the Notification Area tab. c. Under System icons, select the Volume check box. d. Click OK. ● Program volume - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
2 Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies, and view pictures. The following sections provide details about how to access preinstalled multimedia software and how to install multimedia software from an optical disc. 5 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
to use. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 6 Chapter 2 Multimedia software - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive or an optional external optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. Installing multimedia software from a disc - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
3 Audio Your computer enables 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 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
the correct jack on your computer. (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 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
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 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
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 11 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
Connecting an external monitor or projector 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 external display - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
▲ Select Start > Computer. You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer, including your optical drive. You may have one of the following types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive NOTE: Double-layer discs can store more data than single-layer - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
all of the supported optical drives. Some optical drives can also write to optical discs as described in the following table. Optical drive type Write to CD-RW Write to DVD* DVD-ROM Drive Yes No DVD±RW SuperMulti Yes Yes DL Drive *Includes DVD+R DL, DVD±RW/R, and DVD-RAM. Write label to - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
Playing a CD or DVD 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
Configuring AutoPlay 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. 3. Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed. NOTE: Choose WinDVD to - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
the operating system: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account 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 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 22
the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs 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. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
Copy at the bottom right of the screen. Creator Business reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive. 5. When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the drive. After the information is copied, the disc you created - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
computer includes a DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software such as Windows® Media Player or Roxio Creator Business to burn data and audio files used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
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 by - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 26
save it on your computer hard drive. To access the webcam and HP Webcam software, select Start > All Programs > HP Webcam Application. The webcam software support UVC (Universal Video Class) cameras. ● Snapshots-Take still photos. ● HP Presto! Bizcard (select models only)-Use to transform business - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 27
work properly across some network firewalls. NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems. For additional - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 28
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 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 29
Controlling the webcam focus (select models only) You can control the webcam focus by selecting Start > All Programs > HP Webcam Application > HP Webcam > Settings > Options. The following focus options are available: ● Normal-The factory setting of the camera is appropriate for normal photography. - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 30
business cards and export the text to many types of address book software, such as Microsoft® Outlook Contacts. To capture a business card from several business cards, select File > Snap Cards and Recognize. The Preview window opens. 3. Insert a business card into the business card slot on - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 31
is now in focus. 5. If you are capturing several business card images, remove the first business card, and insert the next one. The webcam light captured information from more than one business card image, close the Snap Cards and Recognize window, and then review the information captured by Presto! - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 32
7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 33
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 tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 34
Playback may resume. - or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to system resources: Turn off external devices such as printers and scanners. This practice frees up valuable system color while watching a movie if you lower system color properties to 16-bit color, as - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 35
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. 3. Click Save. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. A disc does not play automatically 31 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 36
be sure the disc is not scratched or damaged. ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions: ◦ Log off the Internet. ◦ Change the color selected. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 37
display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f4 one or more times to switch between the 2 displays. 2. Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary: not covered in this guide, select Start > Help and Support. A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 33 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 38
are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 39
does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 40
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. Obtaining HP device drivers Follow either of the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 41
browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. A device driver must be reinstalled 37 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 42
button 4 O optical disc removing 21 optical drive 13 optical drive detection 35 P ports, external monitor 12 projector, connecting 12 R region codes, DVD 17 S software business card reader 26 speaker 3 T tips, webcam 23 troubleshooting AutoPlay 31 burning discs 34 device drivers 36 disc does not - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 43
volume, adjusting 4 W webcam adjusting properties 24 capturing business cards 26 controlling the focus 25 tips 23 using 22 webcam, identifying 2 Index 39 - HP 2530p | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 44
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