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- Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 3
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
iv Product notice - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 5
contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 2 Using the media button (select models only 3 Adjusting the volume ...4 Using the media activity functions ...6 Using the media or "burning" a CD or DVD ...20 Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD 21 6 Webcam Webcam tips ...22 v - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 7
drive for playing audio and video discs ● Integrated speakers for listening to music ● Integrated microphone for recording your own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video ● Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
out (headphone) jack (7) Volume down hotkey (pg dn) 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Description Turns on when video software accesses the webcam. Captures video. Records sound. Produce sound. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produces - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
the fn key. Using the media button (select models only) The function of the media button varies by model and installed software. With this button, you can 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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
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, - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
● 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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD 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 function key (2). ● When an audio CD or a DVD is not - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
DVD movies. You can also play and sing along with karaoke CDs (select models only) and view and record live TV. QuickPlay includes the following features: as well as the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen to computers with an Internet connection. ● Playlist upload support: ◦ Upload your QuickPlay - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
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 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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device. NOTE: A driver is a required program that - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
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 the Test button. You should hear - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
over the Internet ● Edit pictures and video to create presentations ● Connect external video devices ● Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select models only) Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
can support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported 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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
/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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
ROM 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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 22
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, - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
7. If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, the AutoPlay dialog 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 short pause is normal. If Sleep or Hibernation is initiated during - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
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 movies, you can use QuickPlay or other - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help for more information. 3. Click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for which - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 26
use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported DVD, follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source files into specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 27
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 28
the icon on the software interface. NOTE: For details about using webcam software, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Webcam tips For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 29
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 30
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 31
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 32
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 playing the disc, click the Play button in your multimedia (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 33
A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start and type autoplay in the Start Search box. As you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 2. In the results pane, click AutoPlay. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 34
in this guide, go to Start > Help and Support. The process 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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 35
. If uninstalling 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 You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of the following ways: ● Using - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 36
your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com, and then click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. On the Software & Driver downloads page, select the task, type your computer model number as instructed, and then press enter. - or - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 37
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 - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 38
webcam properties, adjusting 23 webcam tips 22 webcam, using 22 32 Index - Compaq Presario CQ45-100 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 39
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