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- HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
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 or omissions contained herein. First Edition: January 2007 Document Part Number: 435237-001 - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 3
the external monitor port 6 Using the S-Video-out jack 7 Using the camera (select models only 8 Adjusting camera properties 9 Using an optical drive ...10 Identifying the installed optical drive 10 Inserting an optical disc ...10 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external - HP 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) - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
Component (4) Audio-out (headphone) 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, - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 7
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 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 - HP 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 - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
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 external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the device. 6 Chapter - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
or video capture card. To transmit video as playing a DVD movie on your 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 the video device, as instructed in the user guide included with the device - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
that software. The camera light (1) turns on when 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 provider for assistance. ● Whenever possible, place bright light - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
adjust the following camera properties: ● Brightness-Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image. A higher brightness setting altering the shadows and highlights. A lower gamma setting makes grays look black, and makes dark colors even darker. The Properties dialog box is - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
software installed on your computer, 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 - HP 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 disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
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 it stops. 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity disc, use the media activity controls in your video disc player program. ● To play, pause, or resume an audio CD or a DVD, press fn+f9 (2). ● To stop an audio CD or a DVD - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
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 in the optical drive. ● Previous/rewind button (1) ● Play/pause button (2) ● Next/fast forward button (3) ● Stop button (4) Previous/rewind button - HP 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 - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
your 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 - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
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 as an audio CD, into the optical - HP 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 - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
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-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings, and then click - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
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 P ports external monitor 6 programs multimedia - HP Presario V6500 | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
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