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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. First Edition: February 2009 Document Part Number: 512512-001 Product notice This user guide describes features that
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    Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 1 Adjusting the volume ...3 Using button ...5 Using the media activity hotkeys 5 2 Multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart software ...7 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 8 Installing multimedia software
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    Creating (burning) a CD or DVD ...20 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...21 6 Webcam 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 23 The 26 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 27 Obtaining the latest Windows device
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    Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and view pictures. Your computer . Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer. Identifying your multimedia components 1
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    tap the minus (-) sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plus (+) sign on the scroll zone to increase volume. 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia features
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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 left, or press the volume down button (2). ◦ To increase
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    Function Plays a previous track or chapter. Rewinds the playback. Button Play/pause button Play/pause button Function Plays the disc. Pauses the playback. 4 Chapter 1 Multimedia features
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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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    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. 6 Chapter 2 Multimedia software
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    HP MediaSmart software HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment TV on the computer. MediaSmart includes the following features: ● Internet TV-With an Internet connection, play , and watch the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen. ● Photo and video upload support, for example: ◦
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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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    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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    enables you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers computer.) ● Be sure that you install any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator beep or alarm, and click the Test button. 10 Chapter 3 Audio
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    You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. 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
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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
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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). 14 Chapter 4 Video
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    discs as described in the following table. Optical drive type Write to CD-RW SuperMulti LightScribe Yes DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM with Yes LightScribe/SuperMulti Write to DVD±RW/R Write to DVD+RW DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD ±RW
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    . Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital 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 CD-R
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    ±RW discs if you want to be able to erase or write over data that you saved earlier. This type of disc is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed. LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing
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    5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place. 6. Close the disc tray. 7. If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, the AutoPlay dialog box opens and asks how you want to use the media content. Choose MediaSmart or Windows Media Player, both preinstalled on
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    Launch the DVD playback feature in MediaSmart by pressing the play/pause button, clicking the DVD icon, and then following the instructions on the screen. software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-
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    is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported . For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may
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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. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, a DVD, or a BD 1. Insert the
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    drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be reinstalled." A CD, DVD, or BD does then restart it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off printers and scanners, and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices. Troubleshooting
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    16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. A DVD or BD movie is not visible on an question not covered in this guide, go to Start > Help and Support. A CD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically 25
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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 on the computer, and is also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from the
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    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. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On
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    the latest updates for your computer operating system, programs, and hardware. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Update. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Change settings . 6. If prompted to do so, restart your computer. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    19 S software installing 9 multimedia 8 Windows Media Player 8 speakers 2 SuperMulti LightScribe DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo with DL support 15 T troubleshooting burning discs 26 device driver 26 disc play 24, 25 DVD movie play 25 external display 25 HP device drivers 27 optical disc tray 23 Index 29
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    optical drive detection 24 Windows drivers 27 V video, using 12 volume mute button 3 volume scroll zone 3 volume, adjusting 3 W webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam, using 22 30 Index
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