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    Multimedia User Guide
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    warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: June 2009 Document Part Number: 533490-001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
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    Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 2 Adjusting the volume ...4 2 Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software 6 Installing multimedia software from a disc 6 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices ...8 Checking your audio
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    7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 26 The computer does not detect the before completion 30 A device driver must be reinstalled ...31 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 31 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 32 Using SoftPaq Download Manager
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    software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and pictures ● Hotkeys that provide fast access to multimedia tasks NOTE: Your computer may not include all of the components listed. The following sections explain how to identify and use the multimedia components included with your
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    your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer. NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer. Component (1) Webcam light (select models only) (2) Webcam (select models only) (3) Speaker (4) Audio-out
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    , ear buds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Records sound. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Identifying your multimedia components 3
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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
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    the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported: ● keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. NOTE: For information about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions
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    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. Installing multimedia software from
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    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
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    . (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 device and the programs that use the device. 8 Chapter
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    speakers or through connected headphones. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > 2. Click Record and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. NOTE: For
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    4 Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet and offline ● Edit pictures and video to create presentations ● Connect external video devices 10 Chapter 4 Video
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    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 device does
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    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 LightScribe Drive NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer. 12 Chapter 5 Optical drive
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    drive can read standard CD and DVD discs. NOTE: Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives. Some optical drives can also write to optical discs as described in the following table. Optical
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    and data backup purposes. DVDs are the same form factor as CDs but have a much higher storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this section. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent archives and to share
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    Playing music 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
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    Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. 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
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    available options for each media type listed. NOTE: Choose WinDVD to play DVDs. 4. Click Save. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. Configuring AutoPlay 17
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    To change settings through the operating system: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-
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    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, which may be provided with
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    Copying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start > All Programs > Roxio > Creator Business. 2. In the right pane, click Copy Disc. 3. Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive. 4. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. Creator Business reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary
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    guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is the same as the process for creating a data file. MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers
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    Removing a 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 the edges
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    recording. You can preview the photo, video recording, or audio recording, and save it on your computer hard drive. To access the webcam and HP Webcam software, select Start > All Programs > HP Webcam. The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features: ● Video-Record and play
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    across some network firewalls. NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the and Support. 24 Chapter 6 Webcam (select models only)
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    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
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 1. accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    for installed hardware and installs any required default drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly. ◦ Click Troubleshoot to fix problems. ◦ Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. The computer does not detect the optical drive 27
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    you click No, the computer may behave in either of printers and scanners. This practice frees up valuable system resources and results in better playback performance. Change desktop desktop, and then select Personalize > Display Settings. 2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit). 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    : For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● computer desktop, 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
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    Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. b. multimedia question not covered in this guide, select Start > Help and Support. The process of burning a driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    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. A device driver must be reinstalled 31
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    to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and latest updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update computer. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    , a window is displayed asking if you want to show only software for the computer you are using or to show the software for all supported 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
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    5 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 9 copyright warning 19 D device drivers HP 31 Microsoft 32 reinstalling 31 drives CD 12 DVD 12 DVD-ROM 13 downloading 33 speaker, identifying 2, 3 T tips, webcam 24 troubleshooting autoplay 29 device drivers 31 disc burning 30 disc does not play 28 DVD movie
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    W webcam adjusting properties 25 tips 24 using 23 webcam light, identifying 2, 3 webcam, identifying 2, 3 Index 35
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