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Multimedia, Using the audio features

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5 Multimedia The following sections are included in this chapter: ● Using the audio features ● Using the Webcam ● Using video devices Your computer may include the following: ● Integrated speakers ● Integrated microphones ● Integrated webcam ● Preinstalled multimedia software ● Multimedia buttons or keys Using the audio features Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play music. ● Record sound. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations. ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs. ● Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only) or on an optional external optical drive (purchased separately). Using the audio features 25

Section	Page
Welcome	11
Finding information	12
Getting to know your computer	13
Top	13
TouchPad	13
Lights	14
Buttons	15
Keys	16
Front	17
Right side	18
Left side	19
Display	20
Bottom	21
Networking	22
Using an Internet service provider (ISP)	23
Identifying wireless and network status icons	23
Creating a wireless connection	23
Turning wireless devices on and off	23
Using the wireless button	23
Using the operating system controls	23
Using a WLAN	24
Connecting to an existing WLAN	24
Setting up a new WLAN	25
Protecting your WLAN	25
Roaming to another network	26
Using Bluetooth wireless devices	27
Connecting to a wired network	27
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	27
Keyboard and pointing devices	29
Using the keyboard	30
Identifying the hotkey	30
Using the action keys	30
Using the TouchPad	32
Setting pointing device preferences	32
Navigating	32
Selecting	32
Using TouchPad gestures	33
Scrolling	33
Pinching/Zooming	34
Multimedia	35
Using the audio features	35
Adjusting the volume	36
Checking your audio functions	36
Using the Webcam	36
Using video devices	36
Power management	38
Shutting down the computer	38
Setting power options	39
Using power-saving states	39
Initiating and exiting Suspend	39
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	39
Using the Power icon	40
Using power management	40
Viewing the current power management settings	40
Changing the current power management settings	40
Using battery power	40
Displaying the remaining battery charge	41
Inserting or removing the battery	41
Inserting the battery	41
Removing the battery	42
Charging a battery	42
Maximizing battery life	43
Managing low battery levels	43
Identifying low battery levels	43
Resolving a low battery level	44
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	44
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	44
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	44
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	44
Conserving battery power	44
Storing a battery	44
Disposing of a used battery	45
Replacing the battery	45
Using external AC power	45
Testing an AC adapter	46
Drives	47
Handling drives	47
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive	48
Removing the hard drive	48
Installing the hard drive	50
External cards and devices	52
Using Media Card Reader cards	52
Inserting a digital card	52
Removing a digital card	53
Using a USB device	53
Connecting a USB device	54
Removing a USB device	54
Using optional external devices	55
Using optional external drives	55
Memory modules	56
Security	59
Protecting the computer	59
Using passwords	60
Setting passwords in the operating system	60
Setting passwords in Setup Utility	60
Managing an administrator password	61
Entering an administrator password	61
Managing a power-on password	61
Entering a power-on password	62
Using firewall software	62
Installing an optional security cable	63
Backup and Recovery	64
Performing a system recovery	65
Creating the restore DVDs	65
Creating a restore image on a USB device	65
Performing recovery using the restore DVD	66
Backing up your information	67
Setup Utility (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics	68
Starting Setup Utility	68
Using Setup Utility	68
Changing the language of Setup Utility	68
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	68
Displaying system information	69
Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility	69
Exiting Setup Utility	69
Updating the BIOS	69
Determining the BIOS version	70
Downloading a BIOS update	70
Using Advanced System Diagnostics	71
MultiBoot	72
About the boot device order	72
Enabling boot devices in Setup Utility	73
Considering boot order changes	74
Choosing MultiBoot preferences	75
Setting a new boot order in Setup Utility	75
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt	75
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt	76
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences	76
Troubleshooting and support	77
Troubleshooting	77
The computer is unable to start up	77
The computer screen is blank	77
Software is functioning abnormally	78
The computer is on but not responding	78
The computer is unusually warm	78
An external device is not working	78
The wireless network connection is not working	79
A movie is not visible on an external display	79
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion	80
Contacting customer support	80
Labels	81
Cleaning your computer	82
Cleaning products	82
Cleaning procedures	83
Cleaning the display	83
Cleaning the sides and cover	83
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	83
Specifications	84
Input power	84
DC plug of external HP power supply	84
Operating environment	85
Electrostatic discharge	86