HP FS026UA - Manual

Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer. Component Description (1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (2) Webcam light Turns on when video software accesses the webcam. (3) Webcam Captures video. (4) Volume scro...

Using the media button The function of the media button varies by model and installed software. With this button, you can watchmovies, listen to music, and view pictures. Pressing the media button launches the QuickPlay program. NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you ...

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, press the volume down button (2) , or slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left. ◦ To increa...

Using the media activity functions The media activity buttons (select models only) and the media activity hotkeys control the play of anaudio CD or a DVD in the optical drive. Using the media activity buttons The following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons ...

Next/fast forward button Disc status Button Function Playing Next/fast forward button Plays the next track or chapter. Playing fn + next/fast forward button Fast forwards the playback. Stop button Disc status Button Function Playing Stop button Stops the playback. Using the media activity hotkeys A ...

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 QuickPlay and other preinstalledmultimedia software. 8 Chapter 2 Multimedia software

Using QuickPlay software QuickPlay turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With QuickPlay, you can enjoy musicand DVD movies. You can also play and sing along with karaoke CDs (select models only) and viewand record live TV. QuickPlay includes the following features: ● Internet TV—Cl...

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 , select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and...

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) 15

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 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 ...

HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc HD DVD is a high-density disc format designed for the storage of large amounts of data and high-definition video. The capacity for an HD DVD is 15 gigabytes (GB) for single layer and 30 GB for duallayer, about three times the capacity of a standard DVD. Also called BD, ...

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 or an optional HD DVD Drive. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bez...

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...

6 Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an inputdevice that allows you to capture and share video. Preinstalled CyberLink YouCam software providesnew features that expand the webcam experience. To access the webcam and CyberLink YouCam s...

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...

Adjusting webcam properties You can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box, which is accessible from variousprograms that use the integrated camera, usually from a configuration, settings, or properties menu: ● Brightness —Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the ...

7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. 33

The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is listed inthe Device Manager utility. 1. Remove any di...

A disc does not play ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD. ● 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 cloth.W...

A disc does not play automatically 1. Click Start and type autoplay in the Start Search box. As you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 2. In the results pane, click Autoplay . If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue . 3. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for a...

A DVD 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 ...

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+f5 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. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. As you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. 3. In the results pane, click Device Manager . If prompted by User Account Control, click ...

3. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additionalinformation. 6. Click Install now to install the updated driver without downloading the file. –...

Index A audio devices, connecting external 13 audio features 12audio functions, checking 14audio-in (microphone) jack 3audio-out (headphone) jacks 2 B Blu-ray disc 24buttons media 4next/fast forward 6play/pause 6previous/rewind 6stop 6volume 5volume mute 3 C CD burning 28inserting 25removing 29 CD d...