HP Dv7-1127cl Multimedia - Windows Vista
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Multimedia User Guide - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP - HP Dv7-1127cl | 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 Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
iv Product notice - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 5
Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 16 Connecting an HDMI device ...17 Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only 17 Watching TV ...19 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 21 Using optical discs ...22 Selecting the right disc ...23 CD-R discs ...23 CD-RW - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
disc (CD or DVD 29 6 Webcam Webcam tips ...31 Adjusting webcam properties ...32 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 34 The 40 A device driver must be reinstalled ...41 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 41 Obtaining the latest Windows device - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 7
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 ● - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
zone to decrease volume, or tap the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume. Produce sound. Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
Component (7) Audio-in (microphone) jack (8) Volume mute button Description Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Identifying your multimedia components 3 - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
Using the media button The function of the media button varies by model and installed software. With this button, you can watch movies, listen to music, and view pictures. Pressing the media button launches the QuickPlay program. NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1). ◦ To decrease volume, press the volume down button (2), or slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left. ◦ To increase - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
Using the media activity functions The media activity buttons (select models only) and the media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD in the optical drive. Using the media activity buttons The following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
Next/fast forward button Disc status Button Playing Next/fast forward button Playing fn + next/fast forward button Function Plays the next track or chapter. Fast forwards the playback. Stop button Disc status Button Playing Stop button Function Stops the playback. Using the media - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
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 QuickPlay and other preinstalled multimedia software. 8 Chapter 2 Multimedia software - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
) and view and record live TV. QuickPlay includes the following features: ● Internet TV-Classic oldies, a range of TV shows and channels, as well as the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen to computers with an Internet connection. ● Playlist upload support: ◦ Upload your QuickPlay photo playlists - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software: ▲ Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
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 computer, refer to the - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
3 Audio Your computer enables 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 - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
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 device and the programs that use the device. Connecting external - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
the speakers or through connected headphones. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Record and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player or QuickPlay - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
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 ● Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select models only) 15 - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 22
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. 16 Chapter 4 Video - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported device, according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Press fn+f4 on the video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer, - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon. 2. Click the Playback tab, click Digital Output Device (HDMI), and then click Set Default. 3. Click OK. 4. Start QuickPlay, or if it is already running, close it, and then restart it. - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
remote control of features such as viewing TV and is larger than the HP Mobile Remote Control. Before you can watch TV on the computer, be sure that you have set up the TV tuner according to the instructions provided in the printed Notebook Essentials guide included with the computer or in the - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 26
program you want to view, and then press the OK button. The recorded program begins to play in the preview window. 4. To watch in full-screen format, press the right arrow to move the cursor to the preview window and then press the OK button. NOTE: You can also use the - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 27
±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● HD DVD-R Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● HD DVD-ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 28
DVD drive, it can also read HD DVD discs. 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. Some optical drives can also write to optical discs as described in the following table. Optical drive - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 29
Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). CDs, used to store but have at least 8 times the storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this section. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 30
DVD is a high-density disc format designed for the storage of large amounts of data and highdefinition video. The capacity for an HD DVD is 15 gigabytes (GB) for single layer and 30 GB for dual layer, about three times the capacity of a standard DVD. Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 31
Playing music 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 32
of the following: Press the DVD button on the control panel - or - Press the media button, and then click the DVD icon and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: To watch a high-definition movie, you must use QuickPlay software. 26 Chapter 5 Optical drive - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 33
Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive. CAUTION: The region - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 34
home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 file by the program you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 35
Removing an optical disc (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 - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 36
succession. ● Connect-E-mail photos and video using the icon on the software interface. NOTE: For details about using webcam software, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. 30 Chapter 6 Webcam - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 37
work properly across some network firewalls. NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside your perform, and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 38
a subject with a large amount of background light would otherwise be obscured by blooming or silhouetting. For information about using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. 32 Chapter 6 Webcam - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 39
7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 33 - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 40
is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 41
If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you suspect that the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be reinstalled" found later in this section. The computer does not - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 42
area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. 2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 43
A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start and type autoplay in the Start Search box. As you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 2. In the results pane, click Autoplay. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 44
Colors to Medium (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. 38 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 45
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, go to Start > Help and Support. A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 39 - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 46
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. 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 47
.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - or - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 48
specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install the updated driver on-screen instructions to Troubleshooting - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 49
drive 22 checking audio functions 14 configuring HDMI 17 D device drivers HP drivers 41 Windows drivers 42 drives, optical drive 22 DVD burning 28 changing region 9 Windows Media Player 10 speakers 2 T tips, webcam 31 troubleshooting device driver 41 disc burning 40 disc play 36, 37 DVD movie play 38 - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 50
optical disc tray 34 optical drive detection 35 Windows drivers 42 TV, watching 19 V video features 15 volume 5 volume buttons 5 volume mute button, identifying 3 volume scroll zone, identifying 2 W watching TV 19 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 32 webcam tips 31 webcam, using - HP Dv7-1127cl | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 51
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