Page 3 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2Adjusting the volume ...........................................................................................................
Page 5 - Multimedia features
1 Multimedia features Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your computer may include the following multimedia components: ● Optical drive for playing audio and video discs ● Integrated speakers for listening to music ● Integrat...
Page 6 - Identifying your multimedia components
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 micro...
Page 7 - Adjusting the volume
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...
Page 8 - Using the media activity functions; Using the media activity hotkeys
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...
Page 9 - Multimedia software; Using DVD Play software
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 preinstalledmultimedia software. Using DVD Play software DVD Play turns your computer into a mo...
Page 10 - Audio; Connecting external audio devices; Checking your audio functions
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...
Page 12 - Video; Connecting an external monitor or projector
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...
Page 13 - Connecting an HDMI device (select models only); Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)
Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) 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 suppo...
Page 15 - Optical drive; Identifying the installed optical drive
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...
Page 16 - Using optical discs
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...
Page 17 - Selecting the right disc; DVD±R discs
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 ...
Page 19 - Playing music
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...
Page 20 - Watching a movie
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...
Page 21 - Changing DVD region settings
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...
Page 22 - Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD
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...
Page 25 - Webcam tips; Adjusting webcam properties
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...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting; The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or
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...
Page 30 - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers; Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers
6. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are once again listed. 7. Try running your program again. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to updateyour drivers using the procedures in the following section. Obtai...
Page 31 - Index
Index A audio devices, connecting external 6 audio features 6audio functions, checking 6audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-out (headphone) jack 2 B Blu-ray disc 14 C CD burning 18inserting 15removing 19 CD drive 12checking audio functions 6configuring HDMI 9 D device drivers HP drivers 26Windows driv...
