HP dv6-2155dx - Manual

Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons (select models only): ◦ 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 tapthe volume down icon (2...

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 HP MediaSmart and other preinstalledmultimedia software. 7

Using HP MediaSmart software HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you canenjoy music and DVD and BD movies. You can also view Internet TV and live TV, and manage and edityour photo collections. NOTE: You can use an integrated TV tuner (select models ...

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...

Installing multimedia software from a disc To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. NOTE: For det...

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...

Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > Control Panel . 2. Click Hardware and Sound . 3. Click Sound . 4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events , select any sound event, such as a beep or ala...

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) 14 Chapter 4 Video

Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projectorto the computer. ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: If a properly connected external display de...

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...

Watching TV Your computer may have an integrated TV tuner (select models only), or you may have an optionalexternal TV tuner. A TV tuner enables you to watch, record, and pause live TV on the computer. Inaddition, if your computer includes an integrated TV tuner, then two remote controls are include...

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 Optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) store information such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs andBDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs. If your optical drive is a BD drive, it can alsoread Blu-ray Discs. NOTE: Some of th...

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, video, and audio files, including MP3and WAV music files. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or D...

7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 29

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 disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc (...

The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing orcorrupted. If you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listedin the Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any ...

A disc does not play ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Be sure that you insert the disc properly. ● Be sure that the disc is clean. If necessary, clean the disc with filtered water and a lint-free c...

A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Press the Play button. You may have accidentally paused the movie. ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions: ◦ Log off the Internet. ◦ Change the color properties of the desktop: 1. Right-click on a blank area of t...

A 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 computer ...

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 audio devices, connecting external 12 audio features 11audio functions, checking 13audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-out (headphone) jacks 2 B BD drive 20Blu-ray Disc (BD) inserting 23removing 27 Blu-ray drive 20buttons volume mute 3, 4 C CD burning 26inserting 23removing 27 CD drive 20check...