HP V6905TU User's Manual
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3. Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Using the QuickPlay buttons Media button and DVD button select models only functions vary depending on the software installed on your computer The media button 1 and the DVD button 2 allow you to listen to music play DVDs and watch movies with the touch of a button HF HH ih it i HHH ti Media button QuickPlay installed Computer power state Media button function On or off Opens a music program or the Media menu so that you can select a multimedia program NOTE Press the power button to exit the program Standby Exits standby Media button QuickPlay not installed Computer power state Media button function On Opens the default media player Off None Standby Exits standby NOTE The media button does not affect the restoration from hibernation Using the QuickPlay buttons 5 DVD button QuickPlay installed Computer power state DVD button function On Opens the default DVD program so that you can play a DVD in the optical drive NOTE Press the power button to exit the program Off Opens QuickPlay so that you can play a DVD in the optical drive NOTE Press the power button to exit QuickPlay Standby Exits standby DVD button QuickPlay not installed Computer power state DVD button function On Opens the default DVD program so that you can play
4. and place the disc in a protective case Using an optical drive 15 Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys and the media activity buttons select models only control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical drive Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key 1 and a function key e When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing press fn f9 2 to play the disc e When an audio CD or a DVD is playing use the following hotkeys To pause or resume playing the disc press fn f9 2 o To stop the disc press fn f10 3 To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD press fn f11 4 o To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD press fn f12 5 16 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Using the media activity buttons select models only amp NOTE The tapping sound made by the media activity buttons is enabled at the factory You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility f10 The following illustration and topics describe the functions of the media activity buttons e __ Previous rewind button 1 e _ Play pause button 2 e _ Next fast forward button 3 e Stop button 4 S Previous rewind button Media status Button Function Playing Previous rewind button Plays a previous track or chapter Playing fn previous rewind button Rewinds the playback
5. another LAN or outside your network firewall contact your network administrator for assistance e Whenever possible place bright light sources behind the camera and out of the picture area Using the camera 9 Capturing and streaming video To illustrate how each camera feature works the following examples use specific software not available on all computers Select Start gt All Programs to locate the video software installed on your computer and refer to the individual program s online Help for further information Capturing video You can capture video for playback at a later time The following example uses MovieMaker software 1 an a Be a ee ee ke Select Start gt Programs gt Windows MovieMaker Click Capture from Video Device The Video Capture Wizard opens Click the listing for the integrated camera from the list of available devices Check the microphone and camera settings and adjust if necessary Click Next Select the file name and path where you want to save the video file and then click Next Select the video settings and then click Next Click Start Capture When you finish recording click Stop Capture Click Finish to save the video file and close the wizard Streaming video with an instant message program You can send real time video through an instant message program The following example uses Windows Messenger 1 Open Windows Messenger by double clicking the icon in the notification ar
6. stretches the intensity range a lower gain setting shrinks the intensity Light Source Controls the settings to adjust the camera exposure for the ambient light Flip Reverses the captured image vertically Mirror Reverses the captured image horizontally Using the camera 11 e Privacy Turns off the capture function e Low Light Lowers the frame rate automatically in a poor lighting environment to maintain the brightness of the captured image The Properties dialog box is accessible from various programs that use the integrated camera usually from a configuration settings or properties menu 12 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Using an optical drive Depending on the type of optical drive and software installed in your computer the optical drive plays copies and creates CDs or DVDs Identifying the installed optical drive 4 Select Start gt My Computer The type of optical drive installed in the computer is displayed under Devices with Removable Storage Inserting an optical disc CD or DVD 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the disc tray 3 Pull out the tray 2 4 Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label side up over the tray spindle amp NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle 5 Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray sp
7. Multimedia User Guide Copyright 2008 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The information contained herein is subject to change without notice The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein First Edition January 2008 Document Part Number 465440 001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer iv Product notice Table of contents 1 Using multimedia hardware PROGUGCEMOUGCE wisccetssssesceyecadascccedelayeh cele lade A eee cuystadaaseisesns 1 Using the audio features nina 1 Important audio settings o oo nr re E E nee ee eee raeeee sent naaeeeeeetee 2 Using S PDIF digital audio select models only uussrsssnsesnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 Using the audio out headphone jack 4ssssrsnnnennnennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnn nennen 3 Adjusting the Volume rn een 4 Using the QuickPlay buttons u 224444esennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnsnennn nenn nenn 5 Media button QuickPlay installed
8. a DVD in the optical drive Off None Standby Exits standby NOTE The DVD button does not affect the restoration from hibernation 6 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Using the video features Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector to the computer 4 Toconnect a display device connect the device cable to the external monitor port IOI amp NOTE Ifa properly connected external display device does not display an image press fn f4 to transfer the image to the device Repeatedly pressing fn f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device Using the video features 7 Using the S Video out jack select models only The 7 pin S Video out jack connects the computer to an optional S Video device such as a television VCR camcorder overhead projector or video capture card To transmit video signals through the S Video out jack you need an S Video cable available from most electronics retailers If you are combining audio and video functions such as playing a DVD movie on your computer and displaying it on your television you also need a standard audio cable available from most electronics retailers to connect to the headphone jack The computer can support one S Video device connected to the S Video out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or on any o
9. changes remaining on the drive is displayed in the Changes remaining box on the DVD Region tab The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent change To change settings through the operating system 1 2 3 Select Start gt My Computer Right click in the window and select Properties gt Hardware tab gt Device Manager Click DVD CD ROM drives right click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings and then click Properties Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab Click OK Observing 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 purposes Changing DVD region settings 23 Index A audio features 1 audio settings 2 audio in microphone jack 1 audio out headphone jack 2 3 B button Media 5 button volume mute 4 buttons DVD 5 next fast forward 17 play pause 17 previous rewind 17 stop 17 Cc camera capturing video 10 identifying 9 properties 11 taking still photographs 11 CD inserting 13 playing 22 protecting 19 removing with power 14 removing without power 15 writing to 19 copyright warning 23 D DVD changing region setting 23 inserting 13 playing 22 protecting 19 removing with power 14 24 Index removing without power 15 writing to 19 DVD b
10. disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc Instead copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive and then copy from your hard drive to the destination disc Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc The write process is sensitive to vibration NOTE For information about using software included with the computer refer to the software manufacturer s instructions that may be provided on disc as online Help files or on the software manufacturer s Web site 19 Opening preinstalled multimedia software 1 Select Start gt All Programs 2 Click the program that you want to open Installing multimedia software from a disc 1 Insert the disc into the optical drive 2 When the installation wizard opens follow the on screen instructions 3 Restart the computer if prompted to do so 20 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software Using multimedia software 1 Select Start gt 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 amp NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders 2 Insert the media disc such as an audio CD into the optical drive 3 Follow the instructions on the screen or 1 Insert the media disc such as an audio CD into the optical drive An AutoPlay dialog box opens 2 Click a mul
11. ea at the far right of the taskbar Sign in to Windows Messenger Select Actions gt Voice Video gt Start a Video Conversation Click the name of the person you want to connect with and then click OK An instant message window is displayed and the camera image is displayed next to the message area If the Audio and Video Tuning Wizard opens follow the instructions to adjust your camera and microphone settings 10 Chapter1 Using multimedia hardware Taking still photographs with the integrated camera 1 2 3 4 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Scanners and Cameras Double click the listing for the integrated camera and then click Next Click Take Picture Follow the directions on the Picture wizard to select any of the following options e Publish the pictures to a Web site e Order prints of the pictures e Save the pictures on your computer Adjusting camera properties You can adjust the following camera properties Brightness Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image a lower brightness setting creates a darker image Contrast Controls the difference between lighter and darker areas on the image A higher contrast setting intensifies the image a lower contrast setting maintains more of the original information s dynamic range but leads to a flatter image Hue Controls the aspect of color that distinguishes it from anothe
12. er guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer amp NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section u 0f Component Description 1 Internal microphones 2 select models only Record sound NOTE A microphone icon next to each microphone opening indicates that the computer has internal microphones 2 Speakers 2 Produce sound 3 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone a TG nn nn Te ee a Product notice 1 Component Description 4 Audio out headphone jack second jack included Connects optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear on select models only buds a headset or television audio 5 Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound 6 Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume or you can tap the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume Important audio settings For best results when you connect an audio or video device such as a high definition TV to the HDMI port on your computer follow these guideline
13. indle until the disc snaps into place 6 Close the disc tray amp NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If you have not selected a media player an AutoPlay dialog box opens It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content Using an optical drive 13 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 1 Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media 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 edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces amp NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 3 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case 14 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 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 tray is released and then pull out the tray 2 until it stops 3 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 edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces amp NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray
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15. r color what makes a color red green or blue Hue is distinct from saturation which measures the intensity of the hue Saturation Controls the strength of color in the final image A higher saturation setting creates a bolder image a lower saturation setting creates a more subtle image Sharpness Controls the definition of edges in an image A higher sharpness setting creates a more defined image a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image Gamma Controls the contrast affecting the mid level grays or midtones of an image Adjusting the gamma of an image allows you to change brightness values of the middle range of gray tones without dramatically altering the shadows and highlights A lower Gamma setting makes greys look black and makes dark colors even darker White Balance Controls the color temperature of the dominant light sources This enables white objects in the image to appear truly white The white balance settings in the Properties dialog box are displayed as WB Red and WB Blue A higher white balance setting increases the concentration of the color red or blue a lower white balance setting decreases the concentration of the selected color Exposure Controls the relative amount of light that enters the camera sensor A higher exposure setting allows more light a lower exposure setting allows less light Gain Controls the intensity range thus altering the color contrast of the image A higher gain setting
16. s e Use QuickPlay as your software application e Set S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface as your default audio playback device Otherwise you may hear audio only through your computer speakers not through the audio or video device To set S PDIF as your default audio playback device follow these steps 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound icon 2 Select the Playback tab 3 Select S PDIF Interface gt Set Default and then click OK 4 Start QuickPlay or restart it if it is already running and you should hear audio on your device 2 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Using S PDIF digital audio select models only S PDIF Sony Phillips Digital Interface or digital audio provides enhanced audio performance including surround sound and other high end audio output For digital audio connections connect the S PDIF digital audio plug to the digital audio connector on your audio video equipment amp NOTE In order to use S PDIF with the headphone jack you will need an optional mini TOS link cable and or adapter Using the audio out headphone jack A 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 A CAUTION To prevent possible damage to an external device do not plug a single sound channel monaural connec
17. ther supported external display E NOTE The S Video connection provides a higher quality image than a composite video connection To connect a video device to the S Video out jack 1 Plug one end of the S Video cable into the S Video out jack on the computer s gt amp NOTE Ifthe S Video out jack on the computer is not accessible because the computer is docked in an optional docking device connect the S Video cable to the S Video out jack on the docking device 2 Plug the other end of the cable into the video device as instructed in the user guide included with the device 3 Press the fn f4 keys to switch the image between display devices connected to the computer 8 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Using the camera Select computer models include an integrated camera located on the top of the display The camera can be used with a variety of software for the following functions e Capturing video e Streaming video with instant message software e Taking still photos The camera light 1 turns on when video software accesses the camera 2 u For optimum performance observe the following guidelines while using the integrated camera e Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before attempting a video conversation e Your integrated camera may not work properly across some network firewalls If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on
18. timedia task from the list of tasks NOTE The AutoPlay dialog box allows you to select a multimedia program for the media disc After you select a program from the list click the Always do the selected action box 3 Click OK Using multimedia software 21 Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption e Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD e Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc Do not initiate standby or hibernation while playing a disc Otherwise you may see the warning message Putting the computer into hibernation or standby might stop the playback Do you want to continue If this message is displayed click No After you click No e Playback may resume e Playback may stop and the screen may clear To return to playing the CD or DVD press the power button and then restart the disc 22 Chapter 2 Working with multimedia software Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes The region codes help protect copyrights internationally You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive A CAUTION The region settings on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive The number of allowable region
19. tor into the headphone jack In addition to connecting headphones the headphone jack is used to connect the audio out function of an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system When connecting a device to the headphone jack use only a 3 5 mm stereo plug When a device is connected to the headphone jack the speakers are disabled Using the audio features 3 Adjusting the volume 4 You can adjust the volume using the following controls Computer volume buttons o To decrease volume press the volume down button 2 o To mute or restore volume press the mute button 1 o To increase volume press the volume up button 3 AHHH T I li PLLA HHBHHBEHHL in inset Windows volume control a Click the Volume icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar b Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down Select the Mute check box to mute the volume a Double click the Volume icon in the notification area b Inthe Device column increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down You can also adjust the balance or mute the volume If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area follow these steps to add it a Select Start gt Control Panel gt Sounds Speech and Audio Devices gt Sounds and Audio Devices gt Volume tab b Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box c Click Apply Program volume control
20. utton 5 DVD region settings 23 earbuds 2 external monitor port 7 headphones 2 internal microphone identifying jacks audio in microphone 1 audio out headphone 2 3 S Video out 8 media activity buttons 17 media activity hotkeys 16 Media button 5 microphone internal 1 monitor connecting 7 multimedia software described 19 using 21 mute button 4 optical disc inserting 13 removing with power 14 removing without power 15 writing to 19 optical drive playing 22 protecting 19 P ports external monitor 7 programs multimedia 19 using 21 projector connecting 7 protecting playback 22 Q QuickPlay 5 QuickPlay buttons 5 R region codes DVD 23 S S Video out jack 8 S PDIF digital audio 3 software multimedia 19 using 21 speakers 1 7 TV 3 Vv VCR 3 volume mute button 4 volume adjusting 4
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