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    Multimedia User Guide
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    Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set
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    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii
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    iv Product notice
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    Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 2 Using the media button (select models only 3 Installing multimedia software from a disc 8 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices ...9 Checking your audio functions ...10 4 Video Connecting an external monitor
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    Adjusting webcam properties ...23 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 28 A device driver must be reinstalled ...29 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 29 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 30 Index
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    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 ● Integrated microphone
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    Webcam light (2) Webcam (3) Internal microphone (4) Speakers (2) (5) Audio-in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jack (7) Volume down hotkey (pg dn) 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia features connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. WARNING!
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    QuickPlay programor the DVDPlay program. NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. QuickPlay or DVDPlay opens after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay or DVDPlay software Help for more information. Using the media button (select models
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    button (3). ● Computer volume hotkeys-A combination of the fn (1) key and either the home (2), pg up (3), or pg dn (4) keys on the right side of the keyboard: Computer volume hotkeys: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press fn+home. ◦ To increase volume, press fn+pg up. ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+pg
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    ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far up or down. You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute icon. If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it: a. Right-click in the notification area, and then
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    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 play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD, press fn+f11 (5). ◦ To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of
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    and record live TV. QuickPlay includes the following features: ● Internet TV-Classic oldies, a range of TV shows and channels, as well as the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen to computers with an Internet connection. ● Playlist upload support: ◦ Upload your QuickPlay photo playlists to Internet
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    use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located 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:
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    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 audio and images ● Transmit sound
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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, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click
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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 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
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    video or audio device to the HDMI port: 1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer. 2. Connect the other 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 devices
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    /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) support NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be
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    Combo Drive with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM with Yes SuperMulti DVD±R/ RW Double Layer Write to DVD±RW/R No Write to DVD+R DL No Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD±RW/R No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation
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    Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVDs are the
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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 five times the size of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB,
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    box opens and asks how you want to use the media content. Choose QuickPlay or Windows Media Player, both preinstalled on your computer. NOTE: After you insert a disc, a you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. ● You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume playback.
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    until the disc snaps into place. 6. Close the disc tray. 7. Launch the DVD playback feature in QuickPlay by pressing the media button. 8. Then click the DVD icon and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: To watch a high-definition movie, you must use QuickPlay. To watch standard format
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    number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. To change settings through the operating system: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
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    audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed. ● DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide these steps: 1. Download or copy the source 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 media 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
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    the following features: ● Video-Record and play back webcam video. You can also e-mail or upload video to YouTube, using the icon on the software interface. ● Streaming video-When you open your instant message program, YouCam displays a floating toolbar that lets you add graphic effects. ● Special
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    properties You can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box, which is accessible from various programs that use the 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 optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 1. accessible, 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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    click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager 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 the following section. The computer
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    of the following ways: ◦ Playback may resume. - or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the disc, click the , and select Personalize > Display Settings. 2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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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 Personalize > Display Settings. 2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, scanner
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    DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use QuickPlay or DVDPlay to play a DVD. QuickPlay and DVDPlay are installed on the computer, and are also available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    . Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site To use the HP Update Utility: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and
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    , press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to step 6. 3. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click
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    drive 14 optical drive, using 13 S speakers 2 T tips, webcam 22 troubleshooting disc burning 28 disc play 26, 27 DVD movie play 27 external display 28 HP device drivers 29 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 30 V video, using 11 volume down button 4 volume down
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    webcam properties, adjusting 23 webcam tips 22 webcam, using 22 32 Index
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