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    Multimedia User Guide
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    © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty
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    an HDMI device ...12 Configuring the audio using HDMI 12 Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer 12 Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device 13 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 14 Using optical discs ...15 Selecting the right disc ...15 CD
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    ...20 Preventing playback disruptions ...21 6 Webcam Adjusting webcam properties ...23 7 Troubleshooting The disc tray does not open for removal of a disc 24 The device driver must be reinstalled ...27 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 28 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 28 Index ...29
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    manage your music, movies, and pictures ● Multimedia buttons (select models only) and hotkeys that provide fast access to multimedia tasks NOTE: Your computer may not include all of the components listed. The following sections explain how to identify and use the multimedia components included with
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    Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer. Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (2) Webcam light (3) Webcam (4) Speakers (2) (5) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Description Record
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    Component (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack (7) Volume scroll zone (8) Volume mute button Description Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. To decrease the volume, slide your finger to the left on the scroll zone or tap the
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    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, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to
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    c. Under System icons, select the Volume check box. d. Click OK. ● Program volume control: Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. Adjusting the volume 5
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    Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys and the media activity buttons (select models only) control the play of an audio CD or a DVD or BD that is inserted into the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and a
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    DVD or video CD Using MediaSmart software MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you can enjoy music and DVD as well as the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen to computers with an Internet connection. ● Playlist upload support: ◦ Upload your
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    use for that task. Installing multimedia software from a disc 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so. 8 Chapter 2 Multimedia software
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    with the device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure to install any drivers required by the
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    or through connected headphones. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories Windows Media Player or MediaSmart and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in
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    external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to the computer. ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does
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    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 devices connected to the computer. Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results, connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition
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    security of your computer. You 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 Start MediaSmart (or restart it if it is already running). Connecting an HDMI device 13
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    definition video from disc. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer. You will see a list of installed devices. You may have one Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe
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    and BDs, which have a much higher storage capacity, are typically used for movies, software, and data backup. 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
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    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) to store large projects that must be updated frequently. Typical uses include the following: ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work
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    Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box at the upper left of the computer screen is selected. 3. Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed. 4. Click Save to confirm your
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    NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Optical drive
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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- disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. Before writing to
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    generally best guide 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 creating an MP3 disc is the same as the process for creating a data file. MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers
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    a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways: ● Playback may resume. - or - ● The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to
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    viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your Internet service provider for assistance. NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall
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    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. Adjusting webcam properties 23
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The disc tray does not open for removal of a disc 1. Insert the end of a , tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    listing. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the following section. A disc does not play ● Save your work . If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. -
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    or handheld device. A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 1. If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f4 one or more times to switch between a multimedia question not covered in this guide, go to Start > Help and Support. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    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 MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1.
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    and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the
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    CD drive 15 checking audio functions 10 configuring HDMI 12 D device drivers HP drivers 28 Windows drivers 28 drive types, optical 15 DVD changing region setting 19 inserting 17 codes, DVD 19 S software MediaSmart 7 using 7 speakers 2 T troubleshooting disc burning 27 disc play 25, 26 Index 29
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    DVD movie play 26 external display 26 HP device drivers 28 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 28 V video, using 11 volume mute button 4 volume scroll zone 4 volume, adjusting 4 W webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties, adjusting 23 webcam, using 22 30 Index
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