HP G60-513NR Multimedia - Windows 7

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    Multimedia User Guide
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    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: August 2009 Document Part Number: 573756-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    (select models only 9 Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only 9 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 11 Using optical discs ...12 Selecting the right disc ...13 CD-R discs ...13 CD-RW discs ...13 DVD±R discs ...13 DVD±RW discs ...13 LightScribe DVD+R discs 13 Blu-ray
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    plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 25 The process 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 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index ...27
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    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 ● Integrated microphone for recording your own
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    Speakers (2) (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack Description Turns on when video software accesses the webcam. Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Records sound. Produce sound. Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones
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    the following controls: Hotkeys: ● Press fn+home to mute and restore speaker sound. ● Press fn+pg up to increase speaker sound. decrease speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to decrease speaker sound incrementally. ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at
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    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) to play the disc. ● When an audio CD or a DVD is playing, use the
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    may be located in subfolders. 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. 3. Restart the computer if you are
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    signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs Connecting external audio devices WARNING! To reduce the risk refer to the manufacturer's instructions provided with the device. For best results, remember the Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is a required program
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    . Save the file to your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise. To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control
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    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. 8 Chapter 4 Video
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    video device, according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Press fn+f4 on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer. Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high
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    To return audio to the computer speakers, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices. 2. On the Playback tab, click Speakers. 3. Click Set Default, and then click OK. 10 Chapter 4 Video
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    . You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer, including your optical drive. You may have one of the following types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW/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
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    DVD±RW/ Yes R and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM Yes Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support Write to DVD±RW/R Write to DVD+R DL Yes No Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD±RW/R No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No CAUTION: To prevent possible audio
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    hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of a CD Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently
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    -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 GB, almost 6 times the capacity of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of data ● High-definition video
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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 AutoPlay dialog box opens and asks how you want to use the media content. Choose DVD Play or Windows Media Player, both preinstalled on your computer. NOTE: After you insert a disc,
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    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 bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges
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    for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 2. Click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to show all of the installed drives. 3. Right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change
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    be played only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of
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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 you remove it. 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 19
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    access the YouCam software, you may experience a brief delay as the software loads. Using YouCam as your default webcam software enables you software interface. NOTE: For details about using webcam software, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software,
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    firewalls. NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as necessary, from various programs that use the integrated camera, usually from a configuration, settings, or 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. 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 disc
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    The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any
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    Turn off printers and scanners, and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. A DVD
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    in this guide, go to Start > Help and Support. The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for
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    . To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. Click Check for Updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    software, installing 5 music, playing 15 O optical 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 25 HP device drivers 26 optical disc tray 22 optical drive detection 23 Windows drivers
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    W webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 21 webcam tips 21 webcam, using 20 28 Index
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