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    Multimedia User Guide
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    products 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
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    the media activity hotkeys 5 2 Multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart software ...7 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 8 Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device 13 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 15 Using optical discs ...15 Selecting the right disc (
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    Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ...21 6 Webcam 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive 24 A CD, DVD, or BD does not driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 27 Obtaining the latest Windows device
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    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 for recording your own audio ● Integrated webcam
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    video software accesses the webcam. Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Produce sound. Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before
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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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    media activity functions The media activity buttons and the media activity hotkeys control the play of a disc that is inserted into the optical drive. Using the media activity buttons The following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons when a disc is inserted
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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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    Using HP MediaSmart software HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you a range of TV shows and channels, and watch the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen. ● Photo and video upload support, for example: ◦ Upload your MediaSmart photos to Internet
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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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    To install any multimedia software 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
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    Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the 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 between the device and the programs that use the device. Checking your
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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 external monitor port connects an external display
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    simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external the video device, according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Press fn+f4 on the computer to switch in your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer keyboard. - or - 1. Select Start > Computer >
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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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    DVD discs. If your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc 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
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    DVD. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital archives of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be erased
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    defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. Playing music 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4. Hold the disc by the edges and position the disc label-side up over the
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    to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. ● You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume playback. Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. You can also watch high-definition movies from a disc if your computer includes an optional Blu-ray Disc
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    pressing the play/pause button, clicking the DVD icon, and then following the instructions on the screen. NOTE: To watch a high-definition movie, you must use to Help and Support for more information. 3. Click the "+" sign next to DVD/CD-ROM drives. 4. Right-click the DVD drive for which you want
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    systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ● An MP3 or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > All Programs and the name
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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
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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 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
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    /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 section "A device driver must be reinstalled properties to 16-bit color, as follows: 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
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    . 3. Click Save. A disc should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. A DVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Clean the disc. ● a multimedia 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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    hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to play a DVD or BD. MediaSmart is installed on the computer, and is also available from the HP
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    additional information. 6. Click Install now to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - or - Click Download only to save the file to your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your hard drive. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder
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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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    9 mute button 3 O optical disc inserting 17 removing, with power 21 optical drive, using 15 P ports HDMI 12 ports, external monitor 12 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
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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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