HP Pavilion dv3-1000 Multimedia - Windows Vista

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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: November 2008 Document Part Number: 501566-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 1 Using the MediaSmart button ...3 Adjusting the volume ...3 Using the media activity functions ...4 Using the media activity buttons 5 Eject button ...5 Previous/rewind button 5 Play/pause button 5 Next/fast forward
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    " a CD or DVD ...18 Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD 19 6 Webcam 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 21 The computer does be reinstalled ...24 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 24 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 25 Index ...26 iv
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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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    Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (2) Webcam light (3) Webcam (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack (6) Speakers (2) (7) Volume scroll zone 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Description Record sound. Turns on when video software accesses the webcam. Records audio and
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    Component (8) Volume mute button (9) Eject button Description minus (-) sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plus (+) sign on the scroll zone to increase volume. Mutes and restores speaker sound. Ejects the CD, DVD, or BD. Using the MediaSmart button With MediaSmart, you can
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    ◦ To increase volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right or tap the volume up icon (3) repeatedly. ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. b. Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up
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    Using the media activity buttons The following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons when a disc is inserted in the optical drive. ● Eject button (1) ● Previous/rewind button (2) ● Play/pause button (3) ● Next/fast forward button (4) ● Stop button (5) Eject
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    Next/fast forward button Disc status Playing Playing Button Next/fast forward button fn + next/fast forward button Function Plays the next track or chapter. Fast forwards the playback. Stop button Disc status Playing Button Stop button Function Stops the playback. Using the media activity
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    channels, as well as the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen to computers with an Internet connection. ● Playlist upload support: ◦ Upload your MediaSmart photo For more information on using MediaSmart, select Start > Help and Support, and then type MediaSmart in the Search field. Using other
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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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    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
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    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 or MediaSmart and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone
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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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    the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display. NOTE: To transmit 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 display
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    3. Click OK. 4. Start MediaSmart (or restart it if it is already running). Connecting an HDMI device 13
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    video from disc. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer. Using optical discs An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs store information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs
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    purposes. DVDs are the same form factor as CDs but have 6 to 7 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 to create permanent archives and to share files
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    Blu-ray Disc (BD) Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc 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 5 times the storage capacity of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can
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    6. Close the disc tray. 7. Launch the DVD playback feature in MediaSmart by pressing the media button, clicking the DVD icon, and then following the instructions on the screen. NOTE: To watch a high-definition movie, you must use MediaSmart. To watch standard format movies, you can use MediaSmart or
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    software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD- 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
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    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, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. CAUTION: Observe the
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    capture and share video. To use the webcam, click the HP MediaSmart icon on the desktop, select the video icon on the MediaSmart SmartMenu, and then click Webcam. NOTE: For more information on using HP MediaSmart, click Start > Help and Support, and type MediaSmart in the Search field. For optimum
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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, DVD, or BD 1. Insert the
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    not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be reinstalled." A playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties. Because the on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. 2. Set Colors
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    display primary: a. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. b. Specify a primary display and get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide, go to Start > Help and Support. The process of burning a disc does not begin,
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    and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Follow either of the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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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, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 3. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You
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    CD drive 14 checking audio functions 9 configuring HDMI 12 D device drivers HP drivers 24 Microsoft drivers 25 digital dual array microphones, identifying 2 drives, 7 multimedia 7 Windows Media Player 7 speakers 2 T troubleshooting disc burning 23 disc play 22, 23 DVD movie play 23 26 Index
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    external display 23 HP device drivers 24 Microsoft device drivers 25 optical disc tray 21 optical drive detection 22 V video, using 11 volume mute button 3 volume scroll zone 3 volume, adjusting 3 W webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam, using 20 Index 27
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