HP Dv2940se Multimedia - Windows Vista
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- HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
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. Second Edition: May 2007 First Edition: April 2007 Document Part Number: 439814-002 - HP Dv2940se | 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 Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
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...5 Using the external monitor port 5 Using the S-Video-out jack 6 Using the HDMI port (select models only 7 Using the camera (select models only 8 Adjusting camera properties 9 Using an optical drive ...10 Identifying the installed optical drive 10 Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD 10 - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
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sound. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Adjusts speaker volume. Using the - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microphone. Using sound is used to connect the audio-out function of an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system. When connecting a device to the headphone jack, - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far 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-click - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
feature of the QuickPlay program. NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. QuickPlay launches after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay online Help for more information. 4 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
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. Using the video features 5 - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
docking device, connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video-out jack on the docking device. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the video device, as instructed in the user guide included with the device. 3. Press the fn+f4 keys to switch the image between display devices connected to the computer - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
, or any compatible 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. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
of the display. The camera can be used with a variety of software for the following functions: ● Capturing video ● Streaming video with instant are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your Internet service provider for - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
Adjusting camera properties You can adjust the following camera 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 - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
▲ Select Start > Computer. Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) 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 touching the flat surfaces and position the - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. When the disc tray opens 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 - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
3. 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 and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
activity hotkeys and the media activity buttons (select models only) control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and a function key. ● When an audio CD or a DVD is not - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
The following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons when a disc is inserted in the optical drive. ● Previous/rewind button (1) ● Play/pause button (2) ● Next/fast forward button (3) ● Stop button (4) Previous/rewind button Disc status Playing Playing Play - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
Next/fast forward button Disc status Playing Playing Stop button Disc status Playing Button Next/fast forward button fn + next/fast forward button Function Plays the next track or chapter. Fast forwards the playback. Button Stop button Function Stops the playback. Using the media activity - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 22
running on battery power. Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. 2. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. - or - 1. Insert the media - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways: ● Playback may resume. - or - ● The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the CD or DVD - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive. The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. To change settings Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 26
) 1, 2 S-Video-out 6 M media activity buttons 14 media activity hotkeys 13 media button 4 microphone, internal 1 microphones, supported 2 monitor, connecting 5 multimedia software described 16 using 17 mute button 1, 3 O optical disc inserting 10 removing 11 writing to 16 optical drive playing 18 - HP Dv2940se | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 27
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