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    Multimedia User Guide
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    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: June 2008 Document Part Number: 462948-001
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    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii
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    iv Product notice
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    Audio Connecting external audio devices ...8 Checking your audio functions discs (CDs and DVDs 13 Playing a CD or DVD ...14 Configuring AutoPlay ...15 Observing the copyright warning ...16 Copying a Changing DVD region settings ...21 6 HP Webcam Webcam tips ...23 Adjusting webcam properties ...24
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    in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 32 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 33 The computer does not detect the optical drive 34 A new device driver is needed ...35 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 35 Obtaining HP device drivers 35
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    1 Multimedia features Your computer includes multimedia features 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 ●
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    features of the computer. Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (2) HP Webcam (3) HP Webcam light (4) Volume mute button (5) Volume scroll zone , ear buds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled. Connects
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    right, or press the volume up button (3). ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the the Mute icon. If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to . b. Click the Notification Area tab. c. Under System icons, select the Volume check box. d. Click
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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. 4 Chapter 2 Multimedia software
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    : 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. Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software 5
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    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. 6 Chapter 2 Multimedia software
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    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 sound and images with instant messaging programs
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    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
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    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
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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 10 Chapter 4 Video
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    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. Connecting an external monitor or projector 11
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    5 Optical drive (select models only) Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer. 12 Chapter 5 Optical drive (select models only)
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    to optical discs, as described in the following table. 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. Optical drive type Read CD and DVD-ROM media Write to CD-R/ RW media Write to DVD
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    box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. If you have Windows Vista® Ultimate or Windows Vista Home Premium installed on your computer, you can use either Windows Media Player or WinDVD to play DVD media. For all other Vista editions, choose WinDVD to play DVD
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    . 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: If you have Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Vista Home Premium installed on your computer, you can use
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    to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc. Do not use the computer computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the
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    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 folder on your hard drive. 5. When prompted, remove the source disc from the
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    or DVD, use Windows Movie Maker. Observe systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported these steps: 1. Download or copy the source guide for more specific instructions. 18 Chapter 5 Optical drive (select models only)
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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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    ◦ 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 resources: Turn off external devices such as printers
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    setting on the DVD drive. The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. To change settings through the operating system: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to
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    Webcam Your computer includes an integrated HP Webcam, located at the top of the display. With the preinstalled software, you can Use with instant message software solutions that support UVC (Universal Video Class) cameras. ● Snapshots-Take still photos. ● HP Presto! Bizcard (select models only)-
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    across some network firewalls. If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, printer or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task
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    that does not flicker. Customizable preset profiles for multiple lighting conditions compensate for the following lighting conditions: incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, sunny, cloudy, night. 24 Chapter 6 HP Webcam
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    ). NOTE: The Bizcard reader (select models only) is always preset to a macro mode setting during its operation. To view or change the HP Webcam focus mode, follow these steps: ▲ Selecting Start > All Programs > HP Webcam > Settings > Options. Controlling the webcam focus mode (select models only) 25
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    The optical disc tray 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 (3)
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    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 resources: ◦ Turn off external devices such as printers
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    In the results pane, click AutoPlay. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all media and devices, and then click Save. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. A disc does not play automatically
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    . ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions: ◦ 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. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    Settings. b. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. NOTE: When using both 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. A DVD movie is
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    A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display You must use WinDVD, which is preinstalled on the computer, to play a DVD. 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be sure that the disc is inserted 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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    : ● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system 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
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    your 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 Search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. A new device driver is needed 35
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    14 removing 19 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 9 controlling the webcam focus 25 copyright warning 16 D device drivers HP devices 35 Microsoft devices 2 T tips, webcam 23 troubleshooting device drivers 35 disc burning 33 disc play 28, 29 DVD movie play 30 external display 31 optical disc tray 27
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    W webcam adjusting properties 24 controlling the focus 25 identifying 2 tips 23 using 22 webcam light, identifying 2 Index 37
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