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The optical disc tray does not open .................................................................................................... 18
The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................................. 19
A disc does not play ........................................................................................................................... 19
A disc does not play automatically ..................................................................................................... 20
A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ................................................................................... 20
A DVD movie is not visible on an external display ............................................................................. 21
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion .................................... 21
A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display ........................................... 21
A device driver must be reinstalled .................................................................................................... 21

Obtaining Microsoft device drivers ..................................................................................... 22
Obtaining HP device drivers .............................................................................................. 22

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 24

iv

Summary of Contents for TouchSmart tx2-1000 - Notebook PC

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

Page 2: ...anties 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 or omissions contained herein First Edition November 2008 Document Part Number 501597 001 Product notice This user guide describes features that...

Page 3: ...udio devices 7 Checking your audio functions 7 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 9 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 10 Using optical discs 10 Selecting the right disc 11 CD R discs 11 CD RW discs 11 DVD R discs 12 DVD RW discs 12 LightScribe DVD R discs 12 Blu ray Disc BD 12 Playing an optical disc 12 Configuring AutoPlay 14 Watching a movie 14 Changing DVD...

Page 4: ...vie stops skips or plays erratically 20 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 21 The process of burning a disc does not begin or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled 21 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 22 Obtaining HP device drivers 22 Index 24 iv ...

Page 5: ...to record audio and video and capture still photographs Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music movies and pictures Multimedia buttons and hotkeys that provide fast access to multimedia tasks NOTE Your computer may not include all of the components listed The following sections explain how to identify and use the multimedia components included with your compu...

Page 6: ... powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds 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 device is connected to the headphone jack the computer speakers are disabled 7 Audio out headphone S PDIF ja...

Page 7: ...aunches the MediaSmart program Pressing the rotate button rotates the screen image counter clockwise into 4 orientations landscape primary portrait primary landscape secondary and portrait secondary Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls Computer volume buttons To decrease volume press the volume down button 1 To mute or restore volume press the mute button 2 U...

Page 8: ...hen click Open Volume Mixer b In the Device column increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute icon If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area follow these steps to add it a Right click in the notification area and then click Properties b Click the Notification Area tab c Under System icons select the Volume ch...

Page 9: ...ternet TV With an Internet connection play classic oldies choose from a range of TV shows and channels and watch the HP TV channel streamed in full screen Playlist upload support Upload your photos to Internet photo albums such as Snapfish Upload your home videos directly to YouTube Upload videos you created with the webcam to the Internet Pandora Internet radio North America only Listen to music ...

Page 10: ...lders 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 details about using software included with the computer refer to the software manufacturer s instructions w...

Page 11: ...ental Notices To connect external devices such as external speakers headphones 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 computer Cable connectors are normally color coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer Be sure to install any drivers...

Page 12: ...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 confirm or change the audio settings on your computer right click the Sound icon on the taskbar or select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sou...

Page 13: ...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 alternates the screen image betwee...

Page 14: ...ver double layer discs burned with these drives may not be compatible with many existing single layer DVD drives and players LightScribe DVD RW R and CD RW Combo drive with Double Layer DL support Blu ray ROM DVD R RW SuperMulti DL Drive NOTE Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer Using optical discs An optical drive such as a DVD ROM drive supports optical discs CDs...

Page 15: ...TE The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this section CD R discs Use CD R write once discs to create permanent archives and to share files with virtually anyone Typical uses include the following Distributing large presentations Sharing scanned and digital photos video clips and written data Making your own music CDs Keeping permanent archiv...

Page 16: ...age of digital information including high definition video A single layer BD can store 25 GB over five times more than a single layer DVD at 4 7 GB A dual layer BD can store 50 GB almost 6 times more than a dual layer DVD at 8 5 GB Typical uses include the following Storage of large amounts of data High definition video playback NOTE Because Blu ray is a new format containing new technologies cert...

Page 17: ... If you have not yet configured AutoPlay as described in the following section the AutoPlay dialog box opens It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content NOTE For best results be sure that your AC adapter is plugged into an external power source while playing a BD Playing an optical disc 13 ...

Page 18: ... Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray 3 Pull out the tray 2 4 Hold the disc by the edges and position the disc label side up over the tray spindle NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle 5 Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place 6 Clos...

Page 19: ...ve for which you want to change region settings and then click Properties 5 Click the DVD Region tab and change settings 6 Click OK CAUTION Observe the copyright warning It is a criminal offense under applicable copyright laws to make unauthorized copies of copyright protected material including computer programs films broadcasts and sound recordings Do not use this computer for such purposes Crea...

Page 20: ...r video 5 Right click Start click Explore and navigate to the folder where the source files are stored 6 Open the folder and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank disc 7 Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected For specific instructions refer to the software manufacturer s instructions These instructions may be provided with the software on disc ...

Page 21: ...t Help and Support and type MediaSmart in the Search field For optimum performance observe the following guidelines while using the webcam If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall temporarily disable the firewall perform the task you want to perform and then reenable the firewall To permanently resolve the problem reco...

Page 22: ...e 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 a prot...

Page 23: ... if the device is working properly Click Troubleshoot to fix problems Click the Driver tab to update disable or uninstall drivers for this device NOTE You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver This option rolls back to the previously installed driver A disc does not play Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD Log off th...

Page 24: ...s follows 1 Right click anywhere on the desktop except on an icon and select Personalize Display Settings 2 Set Colors to Medium 16 bit A disc does not play automatically 1 Select Start Control Panel Play CDs or other media automatically 2 Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected 3 Click Save A disc should now start automatically when it is inserted into the op...

Page 25: ...sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive See your user guides for more information about disc types Be sure that the disc is inserted properly Select a slower write speed and try again If you 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 burnin...

Page 26: ...ing 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 Update 1 Open your Internet browser and go to http www microsoft com 2 Click Security Updates 3 Click...

Page 27: ...http www hp com support 2 Select your country or region 3 Click the option for software and driver downloads and then type your computer model number in the product box 4 Press enter and then follow the on screen instructions A device driver must be reinstalled 23 ...

Page 28: ...rophone identifying 2 issues resolving 18 J jacks audio in microphone 2 audio out headphone 2 audio out headphone S PDIF 2 M MediaSmart starting 5 using 5 14 MediaSmart button 3 MediaSmart software 5 microphone internal 2 monitor connecting 9 movie watching 14 multimedia buttons 3 multimedia components identifying 1 multimedia software 5 6 multimedia software installing 6 O optical disc inserting ...

Page 29: ...W webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam using 17 Index 25 ...

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