HP Tx2110us Multimedia - Windows Vista
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- HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 1
Multimedia User Guide - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 2
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either U.S. registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP - HP Tx2110us | 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 Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 4
iv Product notice - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 5
Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 2 Using drive Identifying the installed optical drive 19 Using optical discs ...20 Selecting the right disc ...21 CD-R discs ...21 CD-RW discs ...21 DVD±R discs ...21 DVD±RW discs ...21 LightScribe DVD+R discs 21 HD DVD - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 6
plays erratically 36 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 37 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 38 A device driver must be reinstalled ...39 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 39 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 40 Index ...41 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 7
Your computer includes multimedia features 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 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 8
the multimedia features of the computer. Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (2) Webcam light (3) Webcam (4) Speakers (2) (5) Audio-in (microphone) jack (6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) (7) Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack (select models only) Description Record sound. Turns on when - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 9
buttons, you can watch movies, listen to music, and view pictures. Pressing the media button launches the QuickPlay program. Pressing the DVD 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 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 10
restore volume, press the mute button (2). ◦ To increase volume, press the volume up button (3). ● Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar control: Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. 4 Chapter 1 Multimedia features - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11
Using the media activity functions The media activity buttons (select models only) and the media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD in the optical drive. Using the media activity functions 5 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 12
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) ● Rewinds the playback. Function Plays the disc. Pauses the playback. 6 Chapter 1 Multimedia features - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and a function key (2). ● When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing, press fn+f9 (3) to play the disc. ● When an audio CD or a DVD is playing, use the following hotkeys: ◦ To pause or resume playing the disc, press fn+f9 (3). ◦ To stop - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 14
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 QuickPlay and other preinstalled multimedia software. 8 Chapter 2 Multimedia software - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 15
Using QuickPlay software QuickPlay turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With QuickPlay, you can enjoy music and DVD movies. You can also play and sing along with karaoke CDs (select models only) and view and record live TV. QuickPlay includes the following features: ● Internet TV- - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 16
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 programs may be located in subfolders. 10 Chapter 2 Multimedia software - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 17
Installing multimedia software from a disc 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 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 18
Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia presentations using audio - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 19
Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.) ● Be sure to 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. Connecting external - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Click Record and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop. 3. Open Windows Media Player or QuickPlay and play back the sound. NOTE: For best results when - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 21
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 ● Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select models only) 15 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 22
connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device. 16 Chapter 4 Video - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 23
If you are combining audio and video functions, such as playing a DVD movie on your computer and displaying it on your television, you also 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 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 24
the HDMI port (select models only) on your computer, follow these guidelines: ● Use QuickPlay as your software application. ● Set S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) as your default audio playback device. Otherwise, you may hear audio only through your computer speakers, not through the audio or - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 25
types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with Double-Layer (DL) support ● HD DVD-R Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● HD DVD-ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double Layer (DL) support ● LightScribe DVD±RW/R and - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 26
to CD-RW Write to DVD ±RW/R DVD±RW/R and Yes Yes CD-RW Combo Drive DVD±RW/R and Yes Yes CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support HD DVD-R Drive Yes Yes with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DL support HD DVD-ROM Yes Yes Drive with SuperMulti DVD ±R/RW DL support LightScribe DVD Yes Yes ±RW/R and - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 27
the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVDs are the same form - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 28
DVD disc is designed to be the next generation of the standard DVD. The capacity for an HD DVD DVD. Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of a dual-layer DVD - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 29
music 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release and asks how you want to use the media content. Choose QuickPlay or Windows Media Player, both preinstalled on your computer. NOTE: After you insert a CD or DVD to resume playback. Playing music 23 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 30
feature in QuickPlay by doing one of the following: Press the DVD button on the control panel -or- Press the media button, and then click the DVD icon and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: To watch a high-definition movie, you must use QuickPlay software. 24 Chapter 5 Optical drive - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 31
on the DVD drive. The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab. To change settings through the operating system: 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 32
Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 33
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) 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 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 34
software, you may experience a brief delay as the software loads. Using YouCam as your default webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features: ● Video-Record and play back webcam video. You can also e-mail or upload video to YouTube, using the icon on the software interface - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 35
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 you want to perform, and - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 36
brightness values of the middle range of gray tones without dramatically altering the shadows and highlights. A lower gamma setting makes grays look black, and makes dark colors even darker. ● Backlight Comp-Compensates in cases where a subject with a large amount of background light would otherwise - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 37
7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 31 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 38
open for removal of a CD or DVD 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 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 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 39
click Continue. 4. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/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 following section. The computer - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 40
before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Be sure that you Playback may resume. - or - ◦ The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to it. ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off printers and scanners, and unplug Troubleshooting - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 41
prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all media and devices, and then click Save. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. A disc does not play automatically 35 - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 42
A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Press the Play button. You may have accidentally paused the movie. ● Clean the disc. ● bit), if this setting is not already selected. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device. 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 43
A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 1. If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f5 one or primary display and a secondary display. NOTE: When using both displays, the DVD image will not appear on any display designated as the secondary display. To - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 44
are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device Manager. 38 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 45
: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com, and click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 2. On the Software & Driver downloads page, type your computer model number as instructed, and then press Enter. - or - If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 46
specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install the updated driver without downloading on-screen instructions to - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 47
external 13 audio features 12 audio functions, checking 14 audio-in (microphone) jack 2 audio-out (headphone) jacks 2 audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack, identifying 2 B buttons DVD 3 media 3 next/fast forward 6 play/pause 6 previous/rewind 6 stop 6 C CD inserting 23 removing 27 CD drive 20 checking - HP Tx2110us | Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 48
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