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    Multimedia User Guide
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    such 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: April 2009 Document Part Number: 516613-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    ...13 Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only 14 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 15 Using optical ...23 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...24 6 Webcam Webcam tips ...26 Adjusting webcam properties ...27 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a
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    is not visible on an external display 34 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 35 A device driver must be reinstalled ...36 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 36 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 37 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 37 Index ...39 iv
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    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 that allows you to capture and share video
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    . Records sound. Produce sound. Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Connects an optional computer headset microphone
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    Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume hotkey-A combination of the fn key (1) and either the f9 (2), f11 (3), or f12 (4) function key: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press fn+f9. ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+f11 repeatedly. ◦ To increase volume
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    Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. 4 Chapter 1 Multimedia features
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    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 preinstalled multimedia software. 5
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    Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software To access your preinstalled multimedia software: ▲ Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. 6 Chapter 2 Multimedia software
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    To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc 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: For details about using software included with
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    or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio and images ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select models
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    Connecting external audio devices WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume 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 device and
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    select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. To check the of background noise. ▲ To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, right-click the Sound icon on the taskbar, or select
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    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
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    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
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    manufacturer's instructions. 3. Press fn+f4 to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer. NOTE: A device connected to the HDMI port will continue to play the audio on the computer speakers. To play the audio through the HDMI device, you must manually switch the audio to
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    Playback Devices. 2. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI). 3. Click Set Default, and then click OK. To return audio to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the Speaker icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and
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    . You may have one of the following types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer. Identifying the installed optical
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    , loss of information, or loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading a CD, DVD, or BD, or writing to a CD or DVD. Playing music 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull
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    . You can also watch high-definition movies from a disc if your computer includes an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges and position the
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    not selected a media player, an AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. 18 Chapter 5 Optical drive
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    for each media type listed. NOTE: Choose Windows Media Player to play DVDs. 4. Click Save. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. Configuring AutoPlay 19
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    select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive. The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. To 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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    battery drive to a destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions
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    . 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 is ejected automatically. 22 Chapter
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    move the computer while it is writing to a BD. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > All Programs and the name of the software you want to use. NOTE: Some
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    , DVD, or BD 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 the
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    > HP Webcam. The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features: ● Video-Record and play back webcam video. ● Audio-Record and play back audio. ● Streaming video-Use with instant message software solutions that support UVC (Universal Video Class) cameras. ● Snapshots-Take
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    of an instant message program before starting a video conversation. ● The webcam may not work properly across some network firewalls. ● Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the webcam and out of the picture area. NOTE: For information about using the webcam, select Start > Help and
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    would otherwise be obscured by blooming or silhouetting. ● NightMode-Compensates for low-light conditions. ● Zoom (select models only)-Adjusts the zoom percentage for taking photos or recording videos. ● Horizontal or vertical-Rotates the image horizontally or vertically. ● 50Hz or 60Hz-Adjusts
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you suspect that
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    If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be reinstalled." 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. - or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc. In rare cases, you may need to exit the program and then restart it. ● Increase system
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    all media and devices check box is selected. 3. Click Save. A CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    , 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, scanner, camera, or handheld device. A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 33
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    displays, the DVD image will not appear on any display designated as the secondary display. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide, select Start > Help and Support. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    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. The process of burning a disc does
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    your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 3. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    models. Select Show software for all supported models. If you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously, go to Step 3. a. Select your operating system and language filters in the Configuration Options window. The filters limit the number of options that are listed in the Product Catalog
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    If you want to download only one or two SoftPaqs and have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. Right-click Install SoftPaq in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to install the selected SoftPaqs on the computer. 38 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    -ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer LightScribe Drive 16 button, volume mute 3 C CD burning 23 copying 22 inserting 16 removing 24, 29 CD drive 15 checking audio functions 10 copyright warning 21 D device drivers HP drivers 36 Microsoft drivers 37 reinstalling 36 drives BD 15 CD 15 DVD 15 DVD
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    volume mute button 3 volume, adjusting 3 W webcam adjusting properties 27 identifying 2 tips 26 using 25 40 Index
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