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    Multimedia User Guide
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    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: July 2008 First Edition: June 2008 Document Part Number: 482529-002 Product notice This user guide
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    Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 2 Adjusting the volume ...3 Using the media activity functions ...4 Using the media activity hotkeys 4 2 Multimedia software Using DVD Play software ...5 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 5 Installing
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    Adjusting webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device
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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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    Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer. Component (1) Webcam light (2) Webcam (3) Internal microphone (4) Speakers (2) (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack Description Turns on when video
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    Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: Hotkeys: ● Press fn+home to mute and restore speaker sound. ● Press fn+pg up to increase speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to increase speaker sound incrementally. ● Press fn+pg dn to decrease speaker sound. Hold down the
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    Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD in the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and a function key (2). ● When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing, press fn+f9 (3)
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    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 software
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    speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with the device. For best results, remember the following tips 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
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    To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when
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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 Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display
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    support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported end of the cable to the video device, according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Press fn+f4 on the computer to switch the image between the
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    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 DVD Play, or if it is already running, close it, and then restart it.
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    /R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be
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    ROM Drive, it can also read Blu-ray 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
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    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
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    Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc, also called BD, is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the capacity of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50
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    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
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    Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. You can also watch high-definition movies from a disc if your computer includes an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive or an optional HD DVD Drive. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive
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    may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region
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    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 supported formats. ● An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats, and the process for
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    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
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    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. 20 Chapter 6 Webcam
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    properly across some network firewalls. NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies > Help and Support. Webcam tips 21
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    7 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. accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    sign (-) is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. If 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. A disc does not play ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing
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    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. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types. ● Be drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following section. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers
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    on the Web. 3. Click Next to immediately check for HP software updates. To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the product box
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    5. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. 6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. A device driver must be reinstalled 27
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    disc Blu-ray Disc 14 inserting 15 T tips, webcam 21 troubleshooting device driver 25 disc burning 25 disc play 23, 24 DVD movie play 24 external display 24 HP device drivers 25 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers 26 V video features 8 volume 3 volume buttons 3 28 Index
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    W webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 21 webcam tips 21 webcam, using 20 Index 29
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