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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: 539583-001 Product notice This user guide describes features
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    features Identifying your multimedia components 2 Adjusting the volume ...4 Using the media activity hotkeys ...6 2 Multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart software ...8 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 9 Installing multimedia software from a disc 10 3 Audio Connecting external
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    DVD ...26 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...27 6 Webcam 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD no sound or display 36 A device driver must be reinstalled ...36 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 37 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 37 Index ...38 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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    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) (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia
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    Component (7) Volume scroll zone (8) Volume mute button Description Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plus sign on the scroll zone to
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    Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons (select models only): ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1). ◦ To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left or tap the volume down icon
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    Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. Adjusting the volume 5
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    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 following hotkeys: ◦ To pause or resume playing the disc,
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    2 Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies, and view pictures. The following sections provide details about HP MediaSmart and other preinstalled multimedia software. 7
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    Using HP MediaSmart software HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you from a range of TV shows and channels, and watch the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen. ● Playlist upload support: ◦ Upload your photos to Internet photo albums, such as
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    Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software: ▲ Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some
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    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 the computer, refer to the
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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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    . (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks 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 between the device and the programs that use the device. 12 Chapter
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    Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Sound. 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and
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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 ● Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select models only) 14 Chapter 4 Video
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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. Connecting an external monitor or projector 15
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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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    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. Connecting an HDMI device 17
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    HP Mobile Remote Control. Before you can watch TV on the computer, be sure that you have set up the TV tuner according to the instructions provided in the printed Notebook Essentials guide hardware or services, such as a high-speed Internet connection. MediaSmart TV mode supports the following
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    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±RW Double Layer (DL) support ● Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with LightScribe and SuperMulti DVD±RW Double Layer
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    BD 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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    right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to CDs but have a much higher 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)
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    Blu-ray Disc 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 store
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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. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray
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    may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, 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
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    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 by the program you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the
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    Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 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 by the
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    using HP MediaSmart, click Start > Help and Support, and trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall, perform the task you want to perform, and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem
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    7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 29
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    is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    installed hardware and installs any required drivers. ● Click Properties to see if the device is working properly: -The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues. -Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device. The computer
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    a movie if you lower system color properties to 16-bit color, as follows: 1. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. 4. Click OK. 32 Chapter
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    A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay Settings. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. 3. Click Save. A CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. A disc does
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    : ◦ Log off the Internet. ◦ Change the color properties of the desktop: 1. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. 2. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab. 3. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. 4. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect
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    primary: a. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. b. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. NOTE: When using both multimedia question not covered in this guide, go to Start > Help and Support. A movie is not visible on an external display 35
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    See your user guides for more information drivers are once again listed. 7. Try running your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following section. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. Click Check for Updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 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
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    installing 10 MediaSmart 8 multimedia 9 Windows Media Player 9 speakers 2 T troubleshooting device driver 36 disc burning 36 disc play 32, 33 external display 35 HP device drivers 37 optical disc tray 30 optical drive detection 31 Windows drivers 37 TV, watching 18 V video features 14 volume mute
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    volume scroll zone 4 volume scroll zone, identifying 3 volume, adjusting 4 W watching TV 18 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam, using 28 Index 39
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