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- Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark 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 statements - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 3
Identifying the installed optical drive 10 Inserting an optical disc ...10 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 11 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 12 Using the media activity functions ...13 Using the media activity hotkeys 13 Using the - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
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1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) (2) Speakers (2) - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
jack (5) Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack (select models only) (6) Volume mute button (7) Volume scroll zone Description Connect optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound and other high-end - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 7
) jack The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones you will need an optional mini TOS link cable and/or adapter. ENWW Using the audio features 3 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
right. NOTE The tapping sound made by the volume button is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). ● 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 V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
button launches the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay 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 launches automatically after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay or DVDPlay online Help for more information - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
Using the video features Using the external monitor port 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 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
projector, or video capture card. To transmit video signals support one S-Video device connected to the S-Video-out jack, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or on any other supported into the video device, as instructed in the user guide included with the device. 3. - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
for that software. The camera light (1) turns on when video software accesses the camera may not work properly across some network firewalls. If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall, contact your Internet service - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
brightness values of the middle range of gray tones without dramatically altering the shadows and highlights. A lower gamma setting makes grays look black, and makes dark colors even darker. The Properties dialog box is accessible from various programs that use the integrated camera, usually from - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
, the optical drive plays, copies, and creates CDs or DVDs. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer. Inserting an optical disc 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 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 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
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 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 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
Using the media activity buttons (select models only) NOTE The tapping sound made by the media activity buttons is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). The following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons when a disc is - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
Next/fast forward button Disc status Playing Playing Stop button Disc status Playing Button Next/fast forward button fn + next/fast forward button Function Plays the next track or chapter. Fast forwards the playback. Button Stop button Function Stops the playback. ENWW Using the media activity - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
loss of information or damage to a disc: Before writing to a 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 a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using. Do not copy - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders. 2. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. - or - 1. Insert the media disc, such - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 22
if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No: ● Playback may resume. - or - ● Playback may stop and the screen may clear. To return to playing the CD or DVD, press the power button and then restart the disc. 18 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software ENWW - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
to improve the security 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 online Help for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
activity buttons 14 media activity hotkeys 13 media button 5 microphones, supported 3 monitor, connecting 6 multimedia software described 16 using 17 mute button 2, 4 O optical disc inserting 10 removing, with power 11 removing, without power 12 writing to 16 optical drive playing 18 protecting 16 - Compaq Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
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