HP Dv6936us Multimedia - Windows Vista

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    Multimedia User Guide
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    © Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements
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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. ENWW iii
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    iv Product notice ENWW
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    Using the video features ...6 Using the external monitor port 6 Using the S-Video-out jack( drive ...10 Identifying the installed optical drive 10 Inserting an optical disc ...10 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 11 Removing an optical disc when no computer power
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    vi ENWW
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    icon next to each microphone opening indicates that the computer has internal microphones. Produce sound. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio
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    Component (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume scroll zone Description Mutes and restores computer sound. Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus
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    computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microphone. Using sound the audio input function of an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system. When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only
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    The tapping sound made by the volume button is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). ● Windows® volume control: , and then click Properties. b. Click the Notification Area tab. c. Under System icons, select the Volume check box. d. Click OK. ● Program volume
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    program. Pressing the DVD button launches the DVD playback 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 or DVDPlay launches after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay or DVDPlay online Help for
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    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 not display an image, press fn +f4 to transfer the image to the device. 6 Chapter 1 Using multimedia
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    jack. The computer can support one S-Video device connected to the S-Video-out jack, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or on any other supported external display. NOTE: The S-Video connection provides a higher quality image than a composite-video connection. To
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    camera may not work properly across some network firewalls. If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your Internet service provider for assistance. ● Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the camera and
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    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 dark colors even darker. The
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    plays, copies, and creates CDs or DVDs. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer. Inserting an optical disc 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges to avoid
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    Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. . 3. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case. ENWW Using an optical drive 11
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    Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 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 tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc (3) from
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    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. ● To play, pause, or resume an audio
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    made by the media activity buttons is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). The following illustration and topics describe the functions of the media activity buttons. ● Previous/rewind button (1) ● Play/pause button (2) ● Next/
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    Next/fast forward button Media status Playing Playing Stop button Media 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. ENWW Using the media
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    hard drive to the destination 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 information about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions
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    2. Click the program that you want to open. Installing multimedia software from a disc 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so. ENWW Opening preinstalled multimedia software 17
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    disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. - or - 1. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. An AutoPlay dialog box opens. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 18 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software ENWW
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    continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, one of the following behaviors may occur: ● Playback may resume. - or - ● The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the CD or DVD, click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the
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    drive is displayed in the Changes remaining box on the DVD Region tab. The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent change. To change settings through the operating system: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: Windows includes
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    16 using 18 R region codes, DVD 20 S S-Video-out jack 7 software multimedia 16 using 18 speakers 1 T TV 3 V VCR 3 volume, adjusting 4 O optical disc inserting 10 removing, with power 11 removing, without power 12 writing to 16 optical drive playing 19 protecting 16 P ports external monitor
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