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... 7 2 Multimedia software Using QuickPlay software ...9 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 10 Installing multimedia software from a disc 11 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices ...13 Checking your audio functions ...14 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 16 Connecting an HDMI device ...17 Configuring the... audio using HDMI (select models only 17 Watching TV ...19 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive...
... 7 2 Multimedia software Using QuickPlay software ...9 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 10 Installing multimedia software from a disc 11 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices ...13 Checking your audio functions ...14 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 16 Connecting an HDMI device ...17 Configuring the... audio using HDMI (select models only 17 Watching TV ...19 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive...
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... may not include all of the components listed. The following multimedia components: ● Optical drive for playing audio and video discs ● Integrated speakers for listening to music ● Integrated microphone for recording your own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video ● Preinstalled multimedia software that...
... may not include all of the components listed. The following multimedia components: ● Optical drive for playing audio and video discs ● Integrated speakers for listening to music ● Integrated microphone for recording your own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video ● Preinstalled multimedia software that...
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... to the left to decrease volume and to the right to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (2) Webcam light (3) Webcam (4) Volume scroll zone (5) Speakers (2) (6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Description Record sound. Captures video. You can also tap the minus sign on the...
... to the left to decrease volume and to the right to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio. Component (1) Internal microphones (2) (2) Webcam light (3) Webcam (4) Volume scroll zone (5) Speakers (2) (6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Description Record sound. Captures video. You can also tap the minus sign on the...
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Component (7) Audio-in (microphone) jack (8) Volume mute button Description Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Identifying your multimedia components 3 Mutes and restores speaker sound.
Component (7) Audio-in (microphone) jack (8) Volume mute button Description Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Identifying your multimedia components 3 Mutes and restores speaker sound.
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... media activity buttons when a disc is in the optical drive. Using the media activity buttons The following illustration and tables describe the functions of an audio CD or a DVD in the optical drive. ● Previous/rewind button (1) ● Play/pause button (2) ● Next/fast forward button (3) ● Stop button (4) Previous/rewind...
... media activity buttons when a disc is in the optical drive. Using the media activity buttons The following illustration and tables describe the functions of an audio CD or a DVD in the optical drive. ● Previous/rewind button (1) ● Play/pause button (2) ● Next/fast forward button (3) ● Stop button (4) Previous/rewind...
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... activity hotkeys 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... (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 next chapter of a DVD, press fn+f12 (6). Fast forwards the playback. Stop button...
... activity hotkeys 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... (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 next chapter of a DVD, press fn+f12 (6). Fast forwards the playback. Stop button...
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For example, if you want to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. 10 Chapter 2 Multimedia software Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software: ▲ Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use Windows Media Player to use .
For example, if you want to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player. NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. 10 Chapter 2 Multimedia software Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software: ▲ Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use Windows Media Player to use .
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3 Audio 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 and images ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs 12 Chapter 3 Audio
3 Audio 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 and images ● Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals ● Create or "burn" audio CDs 12 Chapter 3 Audio
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...connect external devices such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Connecting external audio devices 13 To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be sure to... the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to install any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. For additional safety information, refer ...
...connect external devices such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Connecting external audio devices 13 To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on the computer.) ● Be sure to... the correct jack on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to install any drivers required by the external device. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use the device. For additional safety information, refer ...
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... Panel. 2. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or QuickPlay and play back the sound. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on the taskbar, or select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon. 14 Chapter... 3 Audio Click Record and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: For best results...
... Panel. 2. Click Sound. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder. 2. Open Windows Media Player or QuickPlay and play back the sound. Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on the taskbar, or select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon. 14 Chapter... 3 Audio Click Record and speak into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: For best results...
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... device 17 Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. To connect a video or audio device to the computer. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), ...available from most electronics retailers. Press fn+f4 on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Connect the other supported external display...
... device 17 Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. To connect a video or audio device to the computer. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), ...available from most electronics retailers. Press fn+f4 on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. Connect the other supported external display...
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Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device 1. Click OK. 4. Start QuickPlay, or if it is already running, close it, and then restart it. 18 Chapter 4 Video Click the Playback tab, click Digital Output Device (HDMI), and then click Set Default. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon. 2.
Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device 1. Click OK. 4. Start QuickPlay, or if it is already running, close it, and then restart it. 18 Chapter 4 Video Click the Playback tab, click Digital Output Device (HDMI), and then click Set Default. 3. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon. 2.
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...format, press the right arrow to move the cursor to the preview window, and then press the OK button. The console is larger than the HP Mobile Remote Control. QuickPlay TV mode supports the following options: ● Slingbox-Plays current TV broadcasts from your computer. To watch TV using ...regions and may also require additional hardware or services, such as viewing TV and is refreshed to display a list of some features such as audio and video disc playback and can also schedule recordings and view recorded TV shows on your home TV. ● EPG-Displays the EPG (...
...format, press the right arrow to move the cursor to the preview window, and then press the OK button. The console is larger than the HP Mobile Remote Control. QuickPlay TV mode supports the following options: ● Slingbox-Plays current TV broadcasts from your computer. To watch TV using ...regions and may also require additional hardware or services, such as viewing TV and is refreshed to display a list of some features such as audio and video disc playback and can also schedule recordings and view recorded TV shows on your home TV. ● EPG-Displays the EPG (...
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... to HD DVD No No No Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No No CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD. 22... standard CD and DVD discs. If your optical drive is an HD DVD drive, it can also read HD DVD discs. To prevent loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation when writing to a CD or DVD. These discs store information, such as a DVD-ROM drive...
... to HD DVD No No No Yes No No Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No No CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD. 22... standard CD and DVD discs. If your optical drive is an HD DVD drive, it can also read HD DVD discs. To prevent loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation when writing to a CD or DVD. These discs store information, such as a DVD-ROM drive...
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...this section. These discs are also used primarily for your computer may not support all the types of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to a CD or DVD that you want to free up disk space After ...drive and LightScribe software, you burn them to permanently store large amounts of disc is recorded, it cannot be changed. DVDs are used for commercial audio recordings and are the same form factor as CDs but have at least 8 times the storage capacity. Selecting the right disc An optical drive ...
...this section. These discs are also used primarily for your computer may not support all the types of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously DVD±R discs Use blank DVD±R discs to a CD or DVD that you want to free up disk space After ...drive and LightScribe software, you burn them to permanently store large amounts of disc is recorded, it cannot be changed. DVDs are used for commercial audio recordings and are the same form factor as CDs but have at least 8 times the storage capacity. Selecting the right disc An optical drive ...
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...the user guide that contains the blank optical disc. 7. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to create-data, audio, or video. 5. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Some programs may be provided with the software, on disc,... an MP3 disc is the same as directed by the program you have selected. Initiate the burning process as the process for burning audio files because after the information is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink...
...the user guide that contains the blank optical disc. 7. CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to create-data, audio, or video. 5. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: Some programs may be provided with the software, on disc,... an MP3 disc is the same as directed by the program you have selected. Initiate the burning process as the process for burning audio files because after the information is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink...
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...pause 6 previous/rewind 6 stop 6 volume 5 volume mute 3 C CD burning 28 inserting 25 removing 29 CD drive 22 checking audio functions 14 configuring HDMI 17 D device drivers HP drivers 41 Windows drivers 42 drives, optical drive 22 DVD burning 28 changing region setting 27 inserting 25 removing 29 DVD drive... 22 DVD region settings 27 E earbuds 2 external audio devices, connecting 13 external monitor port 16 H HD DVD disc ...
...pause 6 previous/rewind 6 stop 6 volume 5 volume mute 3 C CD burning 28 inserting 25 removing 29 CD drive 22 checking audio functions 14 configuring HDMI 17 D device drivers HP drivers 41 Windows drivers 42 drives, optical drive 22 DVD burning 28 changing region setting 27 inserting 25 removing 29 DVD drive... 22 DVD region settings 27 E earbuds 2 external audio devices, connecting 13 external monitor port 16 H HD DVD disc ...