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Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 2 Adjusting the volume ...3 Using the media activity functions ...4 Using the media activity hotkeys 4 2 Multimedia software Using DVD Play software ...5 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 5 Installing multimedia software from a disc 5 3 Audio ...an external monitor or projector 8 Connecting an HDMI device ...9 Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only 9 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 11 Using optical discs ...12 Selecting the right disc ...13 CD-R discs ...13 CD-...
Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 2 Adjusting the volume ...3 Using the media activity functions ...4 Using the media activity hotkeys 4 2 Multimedia software Using DVD Play software ...5 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 5 Installing multimedia software from a disc 5 3 Audio ...an external monitor or projector 8 Connecting an HDMI device ...9 Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only 9 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 11 Using optical discs ...12 Selecting the right disc ...13 CD-R discs ...13 CD-...
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... own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video ● Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to listen to identify and use the multimedia components included with your music, movies, and pictures ● Hotkeys that allow you to play and manage your computer. 1 1 Multimedia features Your computer...
... own audio ● Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video ● Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to listen to identify and use the multimedia components included with your music, movies, and pictures ● Hotkeys that allow you to play and manage your computer. 1 1 Multimedia features Your computer...
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... increase speaker sound. or - b. Right-click in the notification area, follow these steps to decrease speaker sound. Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: Hotkeys: ● Press fn+home to mute and restore speaker sound. ● Press fn+pg up or down. c. Under System icons, select...
... increase speaker sound. or - b. Right-click in the notification area, follow these steps to decrease speaker sound. Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: Hotkeys: ● Press fn+home to mute and restore speaker sound. ● Press fn+pg up or down. c. Under System icons, select...
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...; 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... track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD, press fn+f11 (5). ◦ To play of a DVD, press fn+f12 (6). 4 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys control the play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of an audio...
...; 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... track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD, press fn+f11 (5). ◦ To play of a DVD, press fn+f12 (6). 4 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys control the play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of an audio...
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... other preinstalled multimedia software. Installing multimedia software from a disc To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow the on using software included with the computer, refer to play music, watch movies, and view pictures. When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps...preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to do so. Insert the disc into a mobile entertainment center. With DVD Play, you want to use . For example, if you want to the software Help. NOTE: For details about DVD Play and other preinstalled multimedia software: ▲...
... other preinstalled multimedia software. Installing multimedia software from a disc To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow the on using software included with the computer, refer to play music, watch movies, and view pictures. When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps...preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to do so. Insert the disc into a mobile entertainment center. With DVD Play, you want to use . For example, if you want to the software Help. NOTE: For details about DVD Play and other preinstalled multimedia software: ▲...
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... Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding...Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and ...
... Program events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on your computer. (Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding...Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices. 2. To reduce the risk of audio features: ● Play music using your audio functions To check the system sound on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port: 1. In the left ... ▲ Check the label on your media program. To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port on your computer, and for best results use DVD Play as a high-definition television, or any other end of graphics card is installed on the computer keyboard. - or - 1. The HDMI port connects the...
Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port: 1. In the left ... ▲ Check the label on your media program. To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port on your computer, and for best results use DVD Play as a high-definition television, or any other end of graphics card is installed on the computer keyboard. - or - 1. The HDMI port connects the...
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... a CD or DVD. Your optical drive can also write to CD-RW DVD±RW/R and CD- To prevent loss of the supported optical drives. Using optical discs An optical drive, such as music, photos, and movies.
... a CD or DVD. Your optical drive can also write to CD-RW DVD±RW/R and CD- To prevent loss of the supported optical drives. Using optical discs An optical drive, such as music, photos, and movies.
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...your own music CDs ● Keeping permanent archives of disc is ideal for movies, software, and data backup purposes. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent archives and to store large projects that cannot be erased or written over data that ... of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your personal storage needs. DVDs are read-compatible with virtually anyone. Typical uses include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of...
...your own music CDs ● Keeping permanent archives of disc is ideal for movies, software, and data backup purposes. CD-R discs Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent archives and to store large projects that cannot be erased or written over data that ... of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your personal storage needs. DVDs are read-compatible with virtually anyone. Typical uses include the following : ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of...
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A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the capacity of a dual-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc, also called BD, is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of data ● High-definition video ● Video games 14 Chapter 5 Optical drive Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the capacity of a single-layer DVD at 8.5 GB.
A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the capacity of a dual-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray Disc, also called BD, is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of data ● High-definition video ● Video games 14 Chapter 5 Optical drive Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the capacity of a single-layer DVD at 8.5 GB.
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... box opens and asks how you insert a disc, a short pause is displayed, click No. ● You may see a warning message asking if you want to use the media content. Playing music 15 Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to position it over the tray spindle. Close the disc...
... box opens and asks how you insert a disc, a short pause is displayed, click No. ● You may see a warning message asking if you want to use the media content. Playing music 15 Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to position it over the tray spindle. Close the disc...
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... if your computer includes an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive or an optional HD DVD Drive. 1. Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you must use the program DVD Play. 16 Chapter 5 Optical drive Turn on the optical drive bezel to position it over the tray spindle.
... if your computer includes an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive or an optional HD DVD Drive. 1. Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you must use the program DVD Play. 16 Chapter 5 Optical drive Turn on the optical drive bezel to position it over the tray spindle.
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...DVD player for a list of CD or DVD you want to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and... sound recordings. For specific instructions, refer to use this computer for burning audio files because after the information is copied, it cannot be located in home systems usually do not ...
...DVD player for a list of CD or DVD you want to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be changed . ● DVD players used in subfolders. 4. Select Start > All Programs, and then select the name of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and... sound recordings. For specific instructions, refer to use this computer for burning audio files because after the information is copied, it cannot be located in home systems usually do not ...
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... Webcam To access the webcam and CyberLink YouCam software, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink YouCam > YouCam. NOTE: For details about using the icon on the software interface. ● Streaming video-When you open your default webcam software enables you may be provided with the following... features: ● Video-Record and play back webcam video. You can also e-mail or upload video to YouTube, using webcam software, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may experience a brief delay as your instant message program, YouCam displays a ...
... Webcam To access the webcam and CyberLink YouCam software, select Start > All Programs > CyberLink YouCam > YouCam. NOTE: For details about using the icon on the software interface. ● Streaming video-When you open your default webcam software enables you may be provided with the following... features: ● Video-Record and play back webcam video. You can also e-mail or upload video to YouTube, using webcam software, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may experience a brief delay as your instant message program, YouCam displays a ...
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... with a large amount of an image. A higher contrast setting intensifies the image; A higher saturation setting creates a bolder image; For information about using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image. ● Gamma-Controls the contrast affecting the mid... the task you want to perform, and then reenable the firewall. Webcam tips For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam: ● Be sure that you have the latest version of gray tones without dramatically altering the shadows and highlights....
... with a large amount of an image. A higher contrast setting intensifies the image; A higher saturation setting creates a bolder image; For information about using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support. a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image. ● Gamma-Controls the contrast affecting the mid... the task you want to perform, and then reenable the firewall. Webcam tips For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam: ● Be sure that you have the latest version of gray tones without dramatically altering the shadows and highlights....
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...type autoplay in the pane above the box. 2. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is not already selected. NOTE: When using both the computer display and an external display are listed in the Start Search box. A disc does not play automatically 1. Set Colors to ...device. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide, go to make the external display primary: a. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all media and devices, and then click Save. You may have accidentally paused the movie. ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve...
...type autoplay in the pane above the box. 2. A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is not already selected. NOTE: When using both the computer display and an external display are listed in the Start Search box. A disc does not play automatically 1. Set Colors to ...device. To get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide, go to make the external display primary: a. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all media and devices, and then click Save. You may have accidentally paused the movie. ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve...
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... properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you are using the procedures in either of the following section. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for any discs from your user guides .... ● Be sure that the disc is already showing. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before...
... properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you are copying a disc, save all other drivers you are using the procedures in either of the following section. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Repeat for any discs from your user guides .... ● Be sure that the disc is already showing. 5. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in the following ways: ● Using the HP Update Utility ● Using the HP Web site The process of burning a disc does not begin , or it stops before...
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...should check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If prompted to do not put sp in front of the device. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to ...install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your specific...
...should check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. If prompted to do not put sp in front of the device. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to ...install Microsoft Update. To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Click Install now to immediately check for software and driver downloads, type your specific...
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...disc 14 C CD burning 18 inserting 15 removing 19 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 6 configuring HDMI 9 D device drivers HP drivers 25 Windows drivers 26 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 18 changing region setting 17 inserting 15 removing 19 DVD drive... muting speaker volume 3 I internal microphone, identifying 2 issues, resolving 22 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 2 audio-out (headphone) 2 removing 19 using 12, 13 optical drive identifying 11 using 11 P ports external monitor 8 HDMI 9 projector, connecting 8 R region codes, DVD 17 S software DVD Play 5 installing 5 multimedia 5 Windows ...
...disc 14 C CD burning 18 inserting 15 removing 19 CD drive 12 checking audio functions 6 configuring HDMI 9 D device drivers HP drivers 25 Windows drivers 26 drives, optical drive 12 DVD burning 18 changing region setting 17 inserting 15 removing 19 DVD drive... muting speaker volume 3 I internal microphone, identifying 2 issues, resolving 22 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 2 audio-out (headphone) 2 removing 19 using 12, 13 optical drive identifying 11 using 11 P ports external monitor 8 HDMI 9 projector, connecting 8 R region codes, DVD 17 S software DVD Play 5 installing 5 multimedia 5 Windows ...