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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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    Connecting an external monitor or projector 8 Connecting an HDMI device ...9 Configuring the audio using 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
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    webcam properties ...21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive 23 A disc does 25 A device driver must be reinstalled ...25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device
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    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 audio ● Integrated webcam
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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
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    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 prompted to do so. NOTE: For details about using software included with
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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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    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 Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL
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    Write to CD-RW DVD±RW/R and CD- Yes RW Combo Drive DVD±RW/R and CD- Yes RW Combo Drive with DL support LightScribe 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
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    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 archives of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be
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    of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of data ● High-definition video ● Video games 14 Chapter 5 Optical drive
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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
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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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    select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive. The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. To 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
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    a folder on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions
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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
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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. 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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    window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus 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
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    then click Save. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Press the Play button. You may have a multimedia question not covered in this guide, go to Start > Help and Support. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from
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    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, and then press enter. - or - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number (do not put sp in
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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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