HP 6730s Multimedia - Windows Vista
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- HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
in the express warranty statements accompanying 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: July 2008 Document Part Number: 482363-001 - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - 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 - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
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Controlling the webcam focus (select models only 13 For more information ...13 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 15 The computer does not detect the optical drive 16 A new device driver is needed ...17 A disc does not play ...18 A disc does not play - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
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and share video ● Preinstalled multimedia 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 - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
records audio and video, and captures still photographs. Produce sound. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, or a headset to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Records sound. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
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 the volume by clicking the Mute icon. If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it: a. Right- - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed. 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 - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
2 Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music and view pictures. The following section provides details about how to access your preinstalled software. 5 - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
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 the - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
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 audio and images ● Transmit - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. ▲ To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, right-click the Sound icon on the taskbar - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
4 Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Play games over the Internet ● Edit pictures and video to create presentations ● Connect external video devices 9 - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. 10 Chapter 4 Video - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
audio recording. You can preview the photo, video recording, or audio recording, and save it on your computer hard drive. To access the webcam and webcam software, select Start > Programs > HP Webcam. The webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features: ● Video-Record and play - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
. NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to . To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as an image allows you to change the brightness values of the middle range of gray tones lower gamma setting makes grays look black, and makes dark colors even darker - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
Controlling the webcam focus (select models only) You can control the webcam focus by selecting Start > All Programs > HP Webcam > HP Webcam > Settings > Options. The following focus options are available: ● Normal-The default setting, appropriate for normal photography. This range extends from - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
6 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 14 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 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 disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 22
The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or roll back the device driver. To check your device and drivers in Device Manager, follow these steps: 1. Remove any discs from the - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
Internet 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 new device driver is needed 17 - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
If necessary, clean the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Wipe from the center of the disc to the displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. - or - ◦ The playback window drive. 18 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
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. A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 19 - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 26
installing 6 multimedia 6 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 12 troubleshooting disc burning 19 disc play 18 DVD movie play 19 HP device drivers 17 optical disc tray 15 optical drive detection 16 Windows device drivers 17 V video, using 9 volume hotkeys 3 volume mute button 3 volume, adjusting 3 W webcam - HP 6730s | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 27
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