HP 8530p Multimedia - Windows XP
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- HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - 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: 489861-001 Product notice This user guide describes features - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 3
mode (select models only 18 6 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 19 The computer does not detect the optical drive 20 A new device driver is needed ...21 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 21 Obtaining HP device drivers 21 A disc does not play ...22 - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 4
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and video discs ● Integrated speakers for listening to music ● Integrated microphone for recording your own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to ecords audio and video and capture still photographs. ● Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 6
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 volume before putting on headphones - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 7
Component (8) Speakers (2) (9) HDMI port Description Produce sound. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a highdefinition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. Identifying your multimedia components 3 - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 8
adjust the balance or mute the volume. If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it: a. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices > Volume tab. b. Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 9
generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed. ● DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions that came with your DVD player for a list of - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 10
may be supported: ● Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions that may be provided on disc, - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 11
> HP Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Installing multimedia software from a disc 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 - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 12
● 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 only) or receive FM radio - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 13
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. Connecting external audio devices 9 - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 14
system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Select Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 3. When the Sound and Audio Devices Properties window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program events, select any sound event, such as a beep - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - 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 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 16
a display device, connect 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 - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 17
digital or audio component. The computer can support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display. The computer does not support the simultaneous use of a DVI display and an HDMI display. NOTE: To - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 18
Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows: 1. Right-click the Speaker icon in the notification - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 19
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 still photos. ● HP Presto! Bizcard (select models only)-Use to transform business - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 20
NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to problem, reconfigure the firewall, as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems. For additional information, contact your network administrator or IT department. ● Whenever possible, place bright - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 21
-Controls the contrast affecting the mid-level grays or midtones of an image. Adjusting the gamma of an image allows you to change the brightness values of the middle range of gray tones without dramatically altering the shadows and highlights. A lower gamma setting makes grays look black, and makes - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 22
) is always preset to a macro mode setting during its operation. To view or change the webcam focus mode, follow these steps: ▲ Selecting Start > All Programs > HP Webcam Application > HP Webcam > Settings > Options. 18 Chapter 5 Webcam - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 23
6 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. Insert the end - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 24
device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required 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 - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 25
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 21 - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 26
if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the 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 follows - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 27
. 2. Right-click the device (such as CD-ROM 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 - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 28
Be sure that 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 properly. ● the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 24 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 29
webcam focus 18 D device drivers HP devices 21 Microsoft devices 21 uninstalling, reinstalling 21 DVD burning 5 protecting 6 writing to 6 E earbuds 2 external audio devices, connecting 9 external monitor port 12 F focus, webcam 18 H HDMI port 13 HDMI port, identifying 3 headphone (audio-out) jack - HP 8530p | Multimedia - Windows XP - Page 30
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