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Multimedia features

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:

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Optical drive for playing audio and video discs

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Integrated speakers for listening to music

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Integrated microphone for recording your own audio

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Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video

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Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and
pictures

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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
computer.

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Страница 1: ...Multimedia User Guide ...

Страница 2: ...vices 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 August 2009 Document Part Number 535990 001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models Some ...

Страница 3: ...9 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 10 Installing multimedia software from a disc 10 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices 12 Checking your audio functions 13 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 15 Connecting an HDMI device 16 Configuring audio for HDMI 16 Watching TV select models only 18 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 20 Using optical discs...

Страница 4: ... or BD drive 33 A CD DVD or BD does not play 34 A CD DVD or BD does not play automatically 35 A DVD or BD movie stops skips or plays erratically 35 A DVD or BD movie is not visible on an external display 36 The process of burning a CD DVD or BD does not begin or it stops before completion 36 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 36 A device driver must be reinsta...

Страница 5: ...ng to music 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 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...

Страница 6: ...at receives standard or high definition TV broadcasts 7 Treble or bass scroll zone Adjusts treble or bass level in the audio Select treble or bass by pressing the treble bass button To decrease the treble bass level slide your finger to the left or press and hold the minus sign You can also tap the minus sign To increase the treble bass level slide your finger to the right or press and hold the pl...

Страница 7: ...y information refer to the Regulatory Safety and Environmental Notices NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack the computer speakers are disabled 10 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 11 Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound Subwoofer not illustrated Contains the subwoofer speaker The ...

Страница 8: ... listen to music and view pictures Pressing the media button starts the MediaSmart program NOTE If the computer has been set up to require a logon password you may be asked to log on to Windows MediaSmart starts after you log on For more information on using MediaSmart select to Start Help and Support 4 Chapter 1 Multimedia features ...

Страница 9: ...ble or bass level select treble or bass by pressing the treble bass button 4 and then slide your finger across the treble bass scroll zone from left to right or press and hold the treble bass plus sign 6 You can also tap the plus sign Windows volume control a Click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar b Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up o...

Страница 10: ... OK Program volume control Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Using the media activity functions The media activity buttons and the media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical drive 6 Chapter 1 Multimedia features ...

Страница 11: ...pause button 2 Next fast forward button 3 Stop button 4 Previous rewind button Disc status Button Function Playing Previous rewind button Plays a previous track or chapter Playing fn previous rewind button Rewinds the playback Play pause button Disc status Button Function Not playing Play pause button Plays the disc Playing Play pause button Pauses the playback Using the media activity functions 7...

Страница 12: ...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 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 ...

Страница 13: ...tuner purchased separately to watch record and pause live TV on the computer MediaSmart includes the following features Internet 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 MediaSmart photo playlists to Internet photo albums such as Snapfish Upload your MediaS...

Страница 14: ...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...

Страница 15: ...nal speakers Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone Download music from the Internet Create multimedia presentations using audio and images Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs Stream radio programs or receive FM radio signals select models only Create or burn audio CDs 11 ...

Страница 16: ...phones 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 required by the external device NOTE A driver is a required program tha...

Страница 17: ...h connected headphones 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 ...

Страница 18: ...u to use a variety of video features Watch movies Play games over the Internet Edit pictures and video and create presentations Connect external video devices Watch TV including high definition TV select models only 14 Chapter 4 Video ...

Страница 19: ...mputer 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 between the computer display and the device Connecting an external monitor or projector 15 ...

Страница 20: ...or audio device to the HDMI port 1 Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer 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 audio for HDMI To configure HDMI audio first connect an audio or video de...

Страница 21: ...follow these steps 1 Right click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Playback devices 2 On the Playback tab click Speakers 3 Click Set Default and then click OK Connecting an HDMI device 17 ...

Страница 22: ...l regions and may also require additional hardware or services such as a high speed Internet connection The MediaSmart TV mode supports the following options Slingbox select models only Plays current TV broadcasts from your home TV and enables you to watch them remotely EPG Displays the EPG electronic program guide Live TV Plays live TV broadcasts Recorded TV Displays programs recorded from the TV...

Страница 23: ...The recorded program begins to play in the preview window 4 To watch in full screen format press the right arrow to move the cursor to the preview window and then press the OK button For more information on using MediaSmart select to Start Help and Support Watching TV select models only 19 ...

Страница 24: ... as BD drive then you can also watch high definition video from disc Identifying the installed optical drive Select Start Computer You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer including your optical drive You may have one of the following types of drives Blu ray Disc BD R RE SuperMulti Drive Blu ray ROM DVD R RW SuperMulti DL Drive Blu ray ROM with LightScribe DVD R RW SuperMu...

Страница 25: ...rily all of the supported optical drives Some optical drives can also write to optical discs as described in the following table Optical drive type Write to CD RW Write to DVD RW R Write to DVD R DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD RW R Write to BD R RE BD R RE SuperMulti Drive Yes Yes Yes No Yes BD ROM DVD R RW SuperMulti DL Drive Yes Yes Yes No No BD ROM with LightScribe DVD R RW SuperMulti ...

Страница 26: ...it cannot be erased or written over CD RW discs Use a CD RW disc a rewritable version of a CD to store large projects that must be updated frequently Typical uses include the following Developing and maintaining large documents and project files Transporting work files Making weekly backups of hard drive files Updating photos video audio and data continuously DVD R discs Use blank DVD R discs to p...

Страница 27: ...e layer Blu ray Disc can store 25 GB over 5 times the storage capacity of a single layer DVD at 4 7 GB A dual layer Blu ray Disc can store 50 GB almost 6 times the storage capacity of a dual layer DVD at 8 5 GB Typical uses include the following Storage of large amounts of data High definition video playback and storage Video games Selecting the right disc 23 ...

Страница 28: ...e disc snaps into place 6 Close the disc tray If you have not yet configured AutoPlay the AutoPlay dialog box opens and asks how you want to use the media content Choose MediaSmart or Windows Media Player both preinstalled on your computer NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If Sleep or Hibernation is initiated during playback of a disc you may experience the following behaviors Y...

Страница 29: ...cessible 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 Close the disc tray 7 Launch the DVD playback feature in MediaSmart by pressing the play pause button clicking the DVD icon and then following the instructions on the screen NOTE To watch a high definition movie you must use MediaSmart To watch sta...

Страница 30: ...D Region tab To change settings through the operating system 1 Select Start Control Panel System and Security Then in the System area click Device Manager NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Hel...

Страница 31: ...annot be changed DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats and the process for creating an MP3 disc is the same as the process for creating a data file MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 soft...

Страница 32: ...t stops 2 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 to avoid touching the flat surfaces NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 3 Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case 28 Chapter 5 Optical drive ...

Страница 33: ...ware 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 Streaming video When you open your instant message program YouCam displays a floating toolbar that lets you add graphic effects Special effects Add frames filters and emoticons to your snapshots and video Snapshot...

Страница 34: ...ltimedia 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 reconfigure the firewall as necessary and adjust the policies and settings of other intrusion detection systems Whenever possible place bright light sources behind the webcam and out of the ...

Страница 35: ...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...

Страница 36: ...s 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 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 di...

Страница 37: ...n the Device Manager window click the arrow next to DVD CD ROM drives to expand the list to show all of the installed devices 4 Right click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks Update driver software Disable Uninstall Scan for hardware changes Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers Click Properties to see if the device is working pro...

Страница 38: ...ndow in the multimedia program may close To return to playing the disc click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc In rare cases you may need to exit the program and then restart it Increase system resources Turn off printers and scanners and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and result...

Страница 39: ...skips or plays erratically Clean the disc Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions Log off the Internet Change the color properties of the desktop 1 Right click on a blank area of the computer desktop and then select Screen resolution 2 Select Advanced settings Monitor tab 3 Select High Color 16 bit if this setting is not already selected 4 Click OK Disconnect external devices...

Страница 40: ... or BD does not begin or it stops before completion Be sure that all other programs are closed Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation Be 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...

Страница 41: ...ers does not correct the problem you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following sections Obtaining the latest Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update This 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 prod...

Страница 42: ...lick Download only to save the file to your computer When prompted click Save and then select a storage location on your hard drive After the file is downloaded navigate to the folder where the file was stored and double click the file to install 7 If prompted to do so restart your computer after the installation is complete and then verify the operation of the device 38 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ...

Страница 43: ... region setting 26 playing 24 removing 28 DVD drive 21 DVD region settings 26 E earbuds 3 external audio devices connecting 12 external monitor port 15 H HDMI configuring 16 connecting 16 HDMI port 16 headphone audio out jacks 3 headphones 3 high definition devices connecting 16 HP MediaSmart software 9 starting 4 using 9 I internal digital dual array microphones identifying 2 issues resolving 32 ...

Страница 44: ... burning 36 disc play 34 35 DVD movie play 35 external display 36 HP device drivers 37 Microsoft drivers 37 optical disc tray 32 optical drive detection 33 TV antenna cable jack identifying 2 TV watching 18 V video using 14 volume mute button 5 volume scroll zone 5 volume adjusting 5 W watching TV 18 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties adjusting 31 webcam tips 30 webcam using 29 40 Index ...

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