HP dv4-2045dx - Manuals

Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1) . ◦ To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left, or pressthe volume down button (2) . ◦ To increas...

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,...

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 MediaSmart and other preinstalledmultimedia software. Using HP MediaSmart software MediaSmart turns your computer ...

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. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player . NOTE: Some pr...

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...

Connecting external audio devices 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 . To connect external devices such as external speaker...

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 devices ● Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select models only) Connecting an external monitor or proje...

Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connectsthe computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatibledigital or audio component. The computer can support one HDMI device co...

Configuring audio for HDMI To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to theHDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows: 1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the ...

5 Optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. Identify whatkind of device is installed in your computer to see its capabilities. The optical drive allows you to readdata discs, play music, and watch movies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray...

Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also usedfor commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs are usedprimarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVDs are the same ...

LightScribe DVD+R discs Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs areread-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. With a LightScribe-enabled driveand LightScribe software, you can write data to the disc and then add a designer l...

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 car...

Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. You can also watch high-definition moviesfrom a disc if your computer includes an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray....

Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protectcopyrights internationally. You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the regionsetting on your DVD drive. CAUTION: The region se...

Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software suchas Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAVmusic files. To burn video files to a CD or DVD, use MyDVD. Observe the foll...

7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc t...

A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 1. If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f4 one or more times to switch between the 2 displays. 2. Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary: a. Right-click on a blank area of the compu...

A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security . Then in the System area, click Device Manager . 3. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall andthen rein...

Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support , and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the searchbox, and then press enter . – or – If you want a specific Sof...

Index A audio devices, connecting external 9 audio features 8audio functions, checking 9audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-out (headphone) jacks 2 B Blu-ray disc 17buttons DVD 3MediaSmart 3volume mute 4 C CD burning 21inserting 18removing, with power 22 CD drive 15checking audio functions 9 D device ...