HP QK429US - Manuals

Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Hotkeys: ◦ To mute or restore speaker sound, press fn+asterisk . ◦ To decrease speaker sound, press fn+minus sign . Hold down the hotkey to decrease speaker sound incrementally. ◦ To increase speaker sound, press fn+plus ...

Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD, DVD, or BD (Blu-ray Disc) in the opticaldrive. 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, DVD, or BD is not pla...

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 HP DVD Play and other preinstalledmultimedia software. Using DVD Play software DVD Play turns your computer into a...

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 Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display de...

Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) Select computer models include an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI portconnects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or anycompatible digital or audio component. The computer ...

Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) 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 ...

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...

Using optical discs An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs storeinformation, 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-r...

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...

6. Close the disc tray. 7. If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, the AutoPlay dialog box opens and asks how you want touse the media content. Choose DVD Play or Windows Media Player, both preinstalled on yourcomputer. NOTE: After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. If Sleep or Hibernation...

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 NOTE: Observe the copyright warning. It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films,broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purpos...

Webcam tips For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam: ● Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before starting a videoconversation. ● The webcam may not work properly across some network firewalls. NOTE: If you are having troubl...

7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 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 d...

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 Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be set toautomatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoftproducts. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Pro...

Index A adjusting webcam properties 20audio devices, connecting external 7 audio features 6audio functions, checking 7audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-out (headphone) jack 2 B BD inserting 15removing 18, 21 Blu-ray disc 14 C CD burning 17inserting 14removing 18, 21 CD drive 12checking audio functio...