HP Presario V3800 Multimedia - Windows Vista
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- HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP Presario V3800 | 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 - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
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Table of contents 1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features ...1 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack 3 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack 3 Adjusting the volume ...4 Using the media button ...5 Using the video features ...6 Using the external monitor port 6 Using the S-Video-out - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
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1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) (2) Volume mute button (3) Speakers (2) (4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Description Record sound. Mutes - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
Component (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack (6) Volume scroll zone Description Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Adjusts speaker volume. 2 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
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 - HP Presario V3800 | 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. ◦ To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left. ◦ To increase volume, slide your - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
Using the media button NOTE: The tapping sound made by the media button is enabled at the factory. You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility (f10). The media button functions vary by model and installed software. With this button, you can watch DVD movies, listen to music, and view pictures. - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
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 - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
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 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 - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
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 that lets you add graphic effects. ● Special effects-Add frames, filters, and emoticons to your snapshots and video. ● Snapshots-Take single - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
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 a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem, disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to perform, and - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
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 - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
Using an optical drive Depending on the type of optical drive and software installed in your computer, the optical drive plays, copies, and creates CDs or DVDs. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer. Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. When the disc tray opens 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 - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. Close the disc tray and - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
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 - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported: ● Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions that may be provided on disc, as online Help files, or on - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 22
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 as an audio CD, into the optical drive. An AutoPlay dialog box opens. 2. Click a multimedia - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive. CAUTION: The region - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
jacks audio-in (microphone) 1, 3 audio-out (headphone) 2, 3 S-Video-out 7 M media activity hotkeys 14 media button 5 microphone, internal 1 microphones, supported 3 monitor, connecting 6 multimedia software described 15 using 16 mute button 1, 4 O optical disc inserting 11 removing 12 writing to 15 - HP Presario V3800 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 26
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