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    Multimedia User Guide
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    © 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
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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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    the S-Video-out jack(select models only 7 Using the webcam (select models only 8 Adjusting webcam properties 10 Using an optical drive ...11 Identifying the installed optical drive 11 Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD 11 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 12
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    the computer. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound. NOTE: A microphone icon next to each microphone opening indicates that the computer has internal microphones
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    Component (5) Volume mute button (6) Volume scroll zone Description Mutes and restores computer sound. 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 you can tap
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    Using the audio-in (microphone) 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 allows for stereo recordings. When connecting a microphone to the
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    button (3). 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
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    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 after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay or DVDPlay online Help for more information. Using the Quick Launch buttons 5
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    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
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    device, connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video-out jack on the docking device. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the video device, as instructed in the user guide included with the device. 3. Press the fn+f4 keys to switch the image between display devices connected to the computer. Using
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    Using the webcam (select models only) The computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the For more information about using the webcam, see the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Select your language and search for notebook webcam. Using YouCam as your default webcam software enables
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    not work properly across some network firewalls. If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside problem, reconfigure the firewall. ● Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the camera and out of the picture area. Using the webcam (select models
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    Adjusting webcam properties You can adjust the following webcam properties: ● Brightness-Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image. A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image; a lower brightness setting creates a darker image. ● Contrast-Controls the difference
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    ▲ Select Start > Computer. Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the
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    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 disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing
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    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 clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until the media tray and place the disc in a protective case. Using an optical drive 13
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    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 function key. ● When an audio CD or a DVD is not
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    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 (
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    Next/fast forward button Media status Button Playing Next/fast forward button Playing fn + next/fast forward button Stop button Media status Button Playing Stop button Function Plays the next track or chapter. Fast forwards the playback. Function Stops the playback. 16 Chapter 1 Using
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    hard drive to the destination disc. Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. NOTE: For information about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions
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    . 2. Click the program that you want to open. Installing multimedia software from a disc 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so. 18 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software
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    an audio CD, click QuickPlay. 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 as an audio CD, into the optical
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    continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, one of the following behaviors may occur: ● Playback may resume. - or - ● The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the CD or DVD, click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the
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    select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive. The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. To Windows settings. Refer to Windows online Help for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive
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    activity hotkeys 14 media button 5 microphone, internal 1 microphones, supported 3 monitor, connecting 6 multimedia software described 17 using 19 O 11 removing, with power 12 removing, without power 13 writing to 17 optical drive playing 20 protecting 17 R region codes, DVD 21 S S-Video-out jack
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Multimedia
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