Page 3 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying the multimedia components ................................................................................................ 2Using the multimedia buttons ..................................................................................................
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 the multimedia components
Identifying the 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 Records audio and video and capt...
Page 7 - Using the multimedia buttons
Using the multimedia buttons Using the Media Launch button (1) , you can watch movies, listen to music, and view pictures. Using the rotate button (2) , you can change the orientation of the image on the screen. Pressing the Media Launch button launches the TouchSmart program. Repeatedly pressing th...
Page 8 - Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons: ◦ To decrease volume, press the volume down button (1) . ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (2) . ◦ To increase volume, press the volume up button (3) . ● Windows® volume control: ...
Page 9 - Multimedia software; Using HP TouchSmart software
2 Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies,and view and edit pictures. The following sections provide details about HP TouchSmart and otherpreinstalled multimedia software. Using HP TouchSmart software HP TouchSmart turns...
Page 10 - Using other preinstalled multimedia software; Installing multimedia software from a disc
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...
Page 11 - Audio
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 - Connecting external audio devices; Checking your audio functions
Connecting external audio devices WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, ear buds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices . To connect external devices such as external speake...
Page 13 - 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 and create presentations ● Connect external video devices ● Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select models only) Connecting an external monitor or proj...
Page 14 - Optical drive; Identifying the installed optical drive
5 Optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that allows you to read data discs, play music, and watchmovies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc drive, also know as a BD drive, you can also watchhigh-definition video from disc. Identify the kind of device installed in your computer ...
Page 16 - Selecting the right disc; DVD±R discs
Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are alsoused for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs andBDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVDs...
Page 17 - LightScribe DVD+R discs
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...
Page 19 - 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. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray....
Page 20 - 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 - Removing an optical disc
Removing an optical disc 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edge...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting; The optical disc tray does not open
7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open 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 p...
Page 28 - A DVD movie is not visible on an external display; The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops
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...
Page 29 - A device driver must be reinstalled; Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers
A device driver must be reinstalled To reinstall a device driver, follow these steps: 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...
Page 30 - Index
Index A audio devices, connecting external 8 audio features 7audio functions, checking 8audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-out (headphone) jacks 2audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack, identifying 2 AutoPlay 14 B Blu-ray Disc 13buttons Media Launch 3rotate 3 C CD burning 17inserting 14removing, with powe...
