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Multimedia
User Guide
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© Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of common to most models. Some features Microsoft Corporation. may not be available on your computer. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be constru
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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
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Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................................. 21 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD ....................................................... 22 The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................................. 23 A disc does not play .................................................................
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1 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: ● 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 allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and
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Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer. Component Description (1) Webcam light Turns on when video software accesses the webcam. (2) Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs. (3) Internal microphone Records sound. (4) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audi
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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 to increase speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to increase speaker sound ● incrementally. ● Press fn+pg dn to decrease speaker sound. Hold down the hotkey to decrease speaker sound incrementally. ● 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
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Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD in the optical drive. Using the media 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, press fn+f9 (3). ◦ To stop the disc, press fn+f10 (4). ◦ To play the previo
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2 Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies, and view pictures. The following sections provide details about DVD Play and other preinstalled multimedia software. Using DVD Play software DVD Play turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With DVD Play, you can enjoy music and DVD movies. To start DVD Play, select Start > All Programs > DVD Play. For more information on using DVD Play, refer to the software
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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 ● Connecting external
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You should hear sound through the speakers or through 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 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 th
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4Video 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 devices Connecting 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 dev
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Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component. The computer can support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the H
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To return audio to the computer speakers, 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. 10 Chapter 4 Video
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5 Optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. Identify what kind of device is installed in your computer to see its capabilities. The optical drive allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM 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
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Using optical discs An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs store information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs. If your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, it can also read Blu-ray discs. NOTE: Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical dr
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Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVDs are the same form factor as CDs but have at least 8 times the storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this section. CD-R discs Use C
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Blu-ray discs Blu-ray Disc, also called BD, is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the capacity of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the capacity of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. Typical uses include the following: Storage of large amounts of data ● High-definition video ● Video games ● 14 Chapter 5 Optical driv
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Playing music 1. 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. Close the disc tray. 7. If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, the
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Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. You can also watch high-definition movies from a disc if your computer includes an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive or an optional HD DVD Drive. 1. 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 dis
