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Index

audio devices, connecting

external 9

audio features 9
audio functions, checking 10
audio-in (microphone) jack 3
audio-out (headphone) jacks 2
AutoPlay 17

inserting 17
playing 17
removing 20

Blu-ray disc 16
buttons

volume mute 4
volume scroll zone 3

burning 19
inserting 17
playing 21
protecting 19
removing 20
writing to 19

CD drive 15
checking audio functions 10
configuring HDMI 12

device drivers

HP drivers 28
Windows drivers 28

drive types, optical 15
DVD

changing region setting 19
inserting 17
playing 21

protecting 19
removing 20
writing to 19

DVD drive 15
DVD region settings 19

earbuds 2
external audio devices,

connecting 9

external monitor port 11

HDMI

configuring 12
connecting 12

HDMI port 12
headphone (audio-out) jacks 2
headphones 2
high-definition devices,

connecting 12

internal microphone, identifying 2
issues, resolving 24

jacks

audio-in (microphone) 3
audio-out (headphone) 2

media activity hotkeys 6
MediaSmart

starting 7
using 7

MediaSmart software 7
microphone, internal 2
monitor, connecting 11

multimedia components,

identifying 2

multimedia software

using 7

mute button 4

optical disc

Blu-ray 16
inserting 17
removing 20
using 15
writing to 19

optical drive

playing 21
protecting 19

optical drive, using 14

ports

external monitor 11
HDMI 12

programs

using 7

projector, connecting 11
protecting playback 21

region codes, DVD 19

software

MediaSmart 7
using 7

speakers 2

troubleshooting

disc burning 27
disc play 25, 26

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Summary of Contents for Dv3-2150us - Pavilion Entertainment - Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz

Page 1: ...Multimedia User Guide ...

Page 2: ...rvices 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 or omissions contained herein First Edition April 2009 Document Part Number 512432 001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models Some ...

Page 3: ...l audio devices 9 Checking your audio functions 10 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 11 Connecting an HDMI device 12 Configuring the audio using HDMI 12 Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer 12 Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device 13 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 14 Using optical discs 15 Selecting the right disc 1...

Page 4: ... drive does not work 25 A disc does not play 25 A disc does not play automatically 26 A DVD movie stops skips or plays erratically 26 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 26 The process of burning a disc does not begin or it stops before completion 27 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture 27 A device driver must be reinstalled 27 Obtaining the latest HP de...

Page 5: ...c Integrated microphone for recording your own audio Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music movies and pictures Multimedia buttons select models only and hotkeys that provide fast access to multimedia tasks NOTE Your computer may not include all of the components listed The following sections expla...

Page 6: ...tographs 4 Speakers 2 Produce sound 5 Audio out headphone jacks 2 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 putting on headphones earbuds or a headset For additional safety information refer to the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices NOTE When a dev...

Page 7: ...r monaural microphone 7 Volume scroll zone To decrease the volume slide your finger to the left on the scroll zone or tap the minus sign To increase the volume slide your finger to the right on the scroll zone or tap the plus sign 8 Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound Identifying your multimedia components 3 ...

Page 8: ...ility 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 slider up or down Click the Mute icon to mute the volume or a Right click the Volume icon in the notification area and then click Open Volume Mixer b In the Master Volume column increase or decrease the volume by moving the Volume sliders...

Page 9: ...c Under System icons select the Volume check box d Click OK Program volume control Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Adjusting the volume 5 ...

Page 10: ...bination 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 the disc press fn f10 4 To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD press fn f11 5 To play the next track of an audio CD or the ne...

Page 11: ...wing features Internet TV Classic oldies a range of TV shows and channels as well as the HP TV channel streamed in full screen to computers with an Internet connection Playlist upload support Upload your MediaSmart photo playlists to Internet photo albums such as Snapfish Upload your MediaSmart video playlists to YouTube Export your MediaSmart playlist to the CyberLink DVD Suite Pandora Internet r...

Page 12: ...om the list and then choose the software you want to use for that task Installing multimedia software from a disc 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive 2 When the installation wizard opens follow the on screen instructions 3 Restart the computer if prompted to do so 8 Chapter 2 Multimedia software ...

Page 13: ...before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset For additional safety information refer to the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices To connect external devices such as external speakers headphone or a microphone refer to the information provided with the device For best results remember the following tips Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your comp...

Page 14: ... 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 Windows Media Player or MediaSmart and play back the sound NOTE For best results when recording speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise To...

Page 15: ...ng an external monitor or projector 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 external display device does not display an image press fn f4 to transfer the image to the device Repeatedly pressing fn f4 alternat...

Page 16: ...omputer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the video device according to the device manufacturer s instructions 3 Press fn f4 on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer Configuring the audio using HDMI For best results connect an audio or video device such as a high definition TV to the HDMI port on your computer and use MediaSmart as your media ...

Page 17: ...ettings Refer to Help and Support for more information Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device 1 Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound icon 2 If you have an Intel integrated graphics card or an ATI or NVIDIA graphics card click the Playback tab click Digital Output Device HDMI and then click Set Default 3 Click OK 4 Start MediaSmart or restart it if it is already running Co...

Page 18: ... high definition video from disc Identifying the installed optical drive Select Start Computer You will see a list of installed devices You may have one of the following devices DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive with Double Layer DL support LightScribe DVD RW R and CD RW Combo drive with Double Layer DL support Blu ray ROM with LightScribe DVD R RW SuperMulti DL Drive B...

Page 19: ...Blu ray ROM with LightScribe DVD R RW SuperMulti DL Drive Yes Yes Yes Yes CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation loss of information or loss of audio or video playback functionality do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD Selecting the right disc There are 3 kinds of optical discs CDs DVDs and BDs Blu ray discs CDs can be used for storing your ...

Page 20: ... discs Use LightScribe DVD R discs for sharing and storing data home videos and photos These discs are read compatible with most DVD ROM drives and DVD video players With a LightScribe enabled drive and LightScribe software you can write data to the disc and then add a designer label to the outside of the disc Blu ray Disc Also called BD Blu ray Disc is a high density optical disc format for the s...

Page 21: ...media select the check box for the media you want to play audio CD DVD movie software or games or pictures b Select the check box for the software you want to use to perform this task NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal Configuring AutoPlay AutoPlay allows you to specify a specific program for a variety of media types audio CD used to record and play music DVD movie software and g...

Page 22: ...NOTE For more information about AutoPlay refer to Help and Support 18 Chapter 5 Optical drive ...

Page 23: ... drives 4 Right click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings and then click Properties 5 Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab 6 Click OK Creating or burning a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW optical drive you can use software such as Windows Media Player to burn data and audio files including MP3 and WAV music files To burn video files to ...

Page 24: ...s of copyright protected material including computer programs films broadcasts and sound recordings Do not use this computer for such purposes 1 Download 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 of the program you want to use NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders 4 Select the kind ...

Page 25: ...ll 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 a warning message asking if you want to continue If this message is displayed click No After you click No the computer may behave in either of the following ways Playback may resume or The playback window in the mul...

Page 26: ...essage program before attempting a video conversation Your integrated webcam 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 network firewall contact your Internet service provider for assistance NOTE If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside you...

Page 27: ...stinct from saturation which measures the intensity of the hue Saturation Controls the strength of color in the final image A higher saturation setting creates a bolder image a lower saturation setting creates a more subtle image Sharpness Controls the definition of edges in an image A higher sharpness setting creates a more defined image a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image Gamma Cont...

Page 28: ...y on the paper clip until the disc 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 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 place the disc in...

Page 29: ...the outer edge Check the disc for scratches If you find scratches treat the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores Disable Sleep before playing the disc Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc Otherwise you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue If this message is displayed click No After you click No the computer may behave in...

Page 30: ...bit if this setting is not already selected Disconnect external devices such as a printer scanner camera or handheld device 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 f4 one or more times to switch between the 2 displays 2 Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary a Right click on a blank...

Page 31: ...drive 2 Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box As you type search results are listed in the pane above the box 3 In the results pane click Device Manager If prompted by User Account Control click Continue 4 In the Device Manager window click the plus sign next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall for example DVD CD ROMs Modems and so on unless the minus si...

Page 32: ... model number in the product box 4 Press enter and then follow the on screen instructions Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft Update This Windows feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products To use Microsoft Updat...

Page 33: ... connecting 9 external monitor port 11 H HDMI configuring 12 connecting 12 HDMI port 12 headphone audio out jacks 2 headphones 2 high definition devices connecting 12 I internal microphone identifying 2 issues resolving 24 J jacks audio in microphone 3 audio out headphone 2 M media activity hotkeys 6 MediaSmart starting 7 using 7 MediaSmart software 7 microphone internal 2 monitor connecting 11 mu...

Page 34: ...ce drivers 28 optical disc tray 24 optical drive detection 25 Windows device drivers 28 V video using 11 volume mute button 4 volume scroll zone 4 volume adjusting 4 W webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties adjusting 23 webcam using 22 30 Index ...

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