HP tx2-1002au Multimedia Guide
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1. Chapter 1 Multimedia features Using the multimedia buttons With the MediaSmart button 1 you can watch movies listen to music and view pictures With the rotate button 2 you can change the orientation of the image on the screen Pressing the MediaSmart button launches the MediaSmart program Pressing the rotate button rotates the screen image counter clockwise into 4 orientations landscape primary portrait primary landscape secondary and portrait secondary Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls e Computer volume buttons o To decrease volume press the volume down button 1 o _ To mute or restore volume press the mute button 2 Using the multimedia buttons 3 4 o To increase volume press the volume up button 3 AR 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 Click the Mute icon to mute the volume a Right click the Volume icon in the notification area and then click Open Volume Mixer b Inthe Device column increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute icon If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area follow these steps to add it a Right click in the notification area and then click Properties b Click the Notification2. can store 50 GB almost 6 times more than a dual layer DVD at 8 5 GB Typical uses include the following e Storage of large amounts of data e High definition video playback amp NOTE Because Blu ray is a new format containing new technologies certain disc digital connection compatibility and or performance issues may arise and do not constitute defects in the product Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed Playing an optical disc 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 to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label side up over the tray spindle amp NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle 12 Chapter 5 Optical drive 5 Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place 6 Close the disc tray 7 Ifyou have not yet configured AutoPlay as described in the following section the AutoPlay dialog box opens It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content amp NOTE For best results be sure that your AC adapter is plugged into an external power source while playing a BD Playing an optical disc 13 Configuring AutoPlay 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Play CDs or other media automatically 2 Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all
3. is selected 3 Click Save A disc should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive A DVD movie stops skips or plays erratically e Clean the disc e Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions Log off the Internet Change the color properties of the desktop 1 Right click anywhere on the desktop except on an icon and then select Personalize gt Display Settings 2 Set Colors to Medium 16 bit o Disconnect external devices such as a printer scanner camera or handheld device 20 Chapter7 Troubleshooting 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 computer desktop and select Personalize gt Display Settings b Specify a primary display and a secondary display NOTE When using both displays the DVD image will not appear on any display designated as the secondary display To get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide select Start gt Help and Support The process of burning a disc does not begin or it stops before completion e Be sure that all other programs are closed e Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation e Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your dri
4. media and devices check box is selected 3 Click Choose a default and then select one of the available options for each media type listed 4 Click Save amp NOTE For more information about AutoPlay refer to Help and Support Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc You can also watch high definition movies from 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 3 Pull out the tray 2 4 Hold the disc by the edges and position the disc label side up over the tray spindle amp NOTE If the 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 spindle until the disc snaps into place 6 Close the disc tray 7 Launch the DVD playback feature in MediaSmart by pressing the MediaSmart button 8 Then click the DVD icon and follow the instructions on the screen NOTE Towatcha high definition movie you must use MediaSmart To watch standard format movies you can use MediaSmart or other multimedia software 14 Chapter 5 Optical drive 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
5. Area tab c Under System icons select the Volume check box d Click OK Program volume control Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Chapter 1 Multimedia features 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 MediaSmart and other preinstalled multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart software HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center With MediaSmart you can enjoy music and DVD movies You can also view Internet TV and live TV and manage and edit your photo collections NOTE You must purchase an optional external TV tuner to watch record and pause live TV on the computer MediaSmart includes the following features Internet TV With an Internet connection play classic oldies choose from a range of TV shows and channels and watch the HP TV channel streamed in full screen Playlist upload support o Upload your photos to Internet photo albums such as Snapfish o Upload your home videos directly to YouTube o Upload videos you created with the webcam to the Internet Pandora Internet radio North America only Listen to music selected just for you streamed from the Internet To start MediaSmart A Press the MediaSmart button on the right side of the computer display 0or Use a 2 finger wave gesture
6. Multimedia User Guide Copyright 2008 Hewlett Packard Product notice Development Company L P This user guide describes features that are Microsoft and Windows are either common to most models Some features trademarks or registered trademarks of may not be available on your computer Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 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 November 2008 Document Part Number 501597 001 Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components 4ussssnnnnnennensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 1 Using ihe multimedia buttONS is EEN ne ea a een 3 Adjusting the Voldme sis Ee ee ee nie Vee ge De ee 3 2 Multimedia software 3 Audio 4 Video Using HP MediaSmart software sees ee ee de ee ke ee ee ee Re ee dd ee ke ee dd ee ee Re ee ee ee AA de ee Re ee ee ee ee ee 5 Using other preinstalled multimedia software iese ee Re ee AR Re AA ek ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee 6 Installing multimedia software from a CISC 00 ee ee Re ee ek Re ee ee ek ke ee ee ee Re ee ee
7. OTE Your computer may not include all of the components listed The following sections explain how to identify and use the multimedia components included with your computer Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer Identifying your multimedia components 1 2 Component Description 1 Internal microphones 2 Record sound 2 Webcam light Turns on when video software accesses the webcam 3 Webcam select models only Records audio and video and captures still photographs 4 Speakers 2 Produce sound 5 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 6 Audio out headphone jacks 2 Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones ear buds a headset or television audio 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 NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack the computer speakers are disabled 7 Audio out headphone S PDIF jack select Provides enhanced audio performance including surround sound models only and other high end audio output NOTE When connecting a microphone to this jack use a microphone with a 3 5 mm plug
8. cal drive Your computer includes an optical drive that allows you to read data discs play music and watch movies If your computer includes a Blu ray Disc drive also know as a BD drive you can also watch high definition video from disc Identify the kind of device installed in your computer to see its capabilities Identifying the installed optical drive A Select Start gt Computer You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer including your optical drive You may have one of the following types of drives e DVD ROM Drive e DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive e DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive with Double Layer DL support NOTE Double layer discs can store more data than single layer discs However double layer discs burned with these drives may not be compatible with many existing single layer DVD drives and players e LightScribe DVD RW R and CD RW Combo drive with Double Layer DL support e Blu ray ROM DVD R RW SuperMulti DL Drive NOTE Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer Using optical discs An optical drive such as a DVD ROM drive supports optical discs CDs DVDs and BDs These discs store information such as music photos and movies DVDs and BDs 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 also read BDs 999 amp NOTE Some of the optical drives li
9. check the record functions of the computer follow these steps 1 Select Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt Sound Recorder 2 Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone Save the file to your desktop 3 Open Windows Media Player or MediaSmart and play back the sound amp NOTE For best results when recording speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise A To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer right click the Sound icon on the taskbar or select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound icon 8 Chapter 3 Audio 4 Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features e Watch movies e Play games over the Internet e Edit pictures and video and create presentations e Connect external video devices e Watch TV including high definition TV select models only Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector to the computer A To connect a display device connect the device cable to the external monitor port IDI 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 Connecting an external monitor or projector 9 5 Opti
10. e the following guidelines while using the webcam If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or outside your network firewall temporarily disable the firewall perform the task you want to perform and then reenable the firewall To permanently resolve the problem reconfigure the firewall as necessary and adjust the policies and settings Whenever possible place bright light sources behind the camera and out of the picture area 17 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 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 If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case 18 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and then update uninstall or disable the device driver 1 2 A Remove any discs from the optica
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12. ers To use the HP Update Utility 1 2 Select Start gt All Programs gt HP gt HP Update On the HP Welcome screen click Settings and then select a time when the utility should check for software updates on the Web Click Next to immediately check for HP software updates 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting To use the HP Web site 1 Open your Internet browser and go to http www hp com support 2 Select your country or region 3 Click the option for software and driver downloads and then type your computer model number in the product box 4 Press enter and then follow the on screen instructions A device driver must be reinstalled 23 Index A audio devices connecting external 7 audio features 7 audio functions checking 7 audio in microphone jack 2 audio out headphone jacks 2 audio out headphone S PDIF jack identifying 2 AutoPlay 14 B Blu ray Disc 12 buttons MediaSmart 3 rotate 3 C CD burning 15 inserting 12 removing with power 16 CD drive 10 checking audio functions 7 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Microsoft drivers 22 drives optical drive 10 DVD changing region setting 15 inserting 12 removing with power 16 DVD drive 10 DVD region settings 15 E earbuds 2 24 Index external audio devices connecting 7 external monitor port 9 H headphone audio out jacks 2 headphone audio out S PDIF jack 2 headphones 2 HP drivers 22 l internal mic
13. es using software such as CyberLink Power2Go Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD e Before burning a disc save and close any open files and close all programs e ACD Ror DVD R is usually best for burning audio files because after the information is copied it cannot be changed amp NOTE You cannot create an audio DVD with CyberLink Power2Go e Because some home and car stereos will not play CD RWs use CD Rs to burn music CDs e ACD RW or DVD RW is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed Changing DVD region settings 15 e DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats e AnMP3 file uses less space than other music file formats and the process for creating an MP3 disc is the same as the process for creating a data file MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed To burn a CD or DVD follow these steps 1 Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive 2 Insert a blank disc into the optical drive 3 Select Start gt All Programs and the name of the software you want to use amp NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders Select the kind of disc you want to create data audio or video 4 5 Right click S
14. f you find scratches treat the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores Disable Sleep mode before playing the disc Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc Otherwise you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue Ifthis message is displayed click No After you click No the computer may behave in either of the following ways Playback may resume The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 The playback window in the multimedia program may close To return to playing the disc click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc In rare cases you may need to exit the program and then restart it Increase system resources o Turn off external devices such as printers and scanners This practice frees up valuable system resources and results in better playback performance o Change desktop color properties Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits you should not notice any loss of color while watching a movie if you lower system color properties to 16 bit color as follows 1 Right click anywhere on the desktop except on an icon and select Personalize gt Display Settings 2 Set Colors to Medium 16 bit A disc does not play automatically 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Play CDs or other media automatically 2 Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box
15. l drive Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Device Manager If prompted by User Account Control click Continue In the Device Manager window click the plus sign next to DVD CD ROM drives unless a minus sign is already showing Look for an optical drive listing NOTE Ifthe drive is not listed install or reinstall the device driver as instructed Refer to A device driver must be reinstalled later in this section Right click the optical drive listing to perform the following tasks e Update the driver e Disable the device e Uninstall the device e Scan for hardware changes Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers e Click Properties to see if the device is working properly o Click Troubleshoot to fix problems o Click the Driver tab to update disable or uninstall drivers for this device 22 amp NOTE You can click the Roll Back Driver option if the device fails after updating the driver This option rolls back to the previously installed driver 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 Wipe from the center of the disc to the outer edge Check the disc for scratches I
16. oes not play automatically i eee RR Re ee ee Re ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ke ee ee nnt 20 A DVD movie stops skips or plays erratically ie ee ee Ee RR EA Re AA Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee nn 20 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display iii ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee 21 The process of burning a disc does not begin or it stops before completion ii ee 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display iese esse ke ee ee ee ke ee ee 21 A device driver must be reinstalled iis ei LAE EE ee ee ee na 21 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers iese ees se ee ee ee ee ke ee ee ee RR ee ee ee Re ee ee RR ee ee ee ke ee ee ee 22 Obtaining HP device drivers osseetti i ie ee eee eee ee Re ee ee ee ke ee ee ee kke ee ee ee 22 EE EE EE N RE N N 24 1 Multimedia features Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music watch movies and view pictures Your computer may include the following multimedia components Optical drive for playing audio and video discs Integrated speakers for listening to music Integrated microphone for recording your own audio Integrated webcam that allows you to record audio and video and capture still photographs Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music movies and pictures Multimedia buttons and hotkeys that provide fast access to multimedia tasks amp N
17. 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 region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab To change settings through the operating system 1 Select Start gt Computer gt System properties 2 Inthe left pane click Device Manager NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Help and Support for more information 3 Click the plus sign next to DVD CD ROM drives 4 Right click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings and then click Properties 5 Click the DVD Region tab and change settings 6 Click OK N CAUTION Observe 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 Creating burning a CD or DVD If the computer includes an optical drive that supports CD RW DVD RW or DVD RW discs you can burn data video and audio files including MP3 and WAV music fil
18. on the touch screen 0or Use your finger or the digitizer pen to double tap the MediaSmart icon on the computer desktop For more information on using MediaSmart select Start gt Help and Support and then type MediaSmart in the Search field Using HP MediaSmart software 5 Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software A 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 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 amp NOTE For details about using software included with the computer refer to the software manufacturer s instructions which may be provided on disc in the software Help or on the manufacturer s Web site 6 Chapter 2 Multimedia software 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 presentation
19. ords e Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded it cannot be erased or written over CD RW discs Use a CD RW disc a rewritable version of a CD to store large projects that must be updated frequently Typical uses include the following e Developing and maintaining large documents and project files e Transporting work files e Making weekly backups of hard drive files e Updating photos video audio and data continuously Selecting the right disc 11 DVDER discs Use blank DVD R discs to permanently store large amounts of information After data is recorded it cannot be erased or written over DVD RW discs Use DVD RW discs if you want to be able to erase or write over data that you saved earlier This type of disc is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed LightScribe DVD R discs Use LightScribe DVD R discs for sharing and storing data home videos and photos These discs are read compatible with most DVD ROM drives and DVD video players With a LightScribe enabled drive and LightScribe software you can write data to the disc and then add a designer label to the outside of the disc Blu ray Disc BD BD is a high density optical disc format for the storage of digital information including high definition video A single layer BD can store 25 GB over five times more than a single layer DVD at 4 7 GB A dual layer BD
20. rophone identifying 2 issues resolving 18 J jacks audio in microphone 2 audio out headphone 2 audio out headphone S PDIF 2 M MediaSmart starting 5 using 5 14 MediaSmart button 3 MediaSmart software 5 microphone internal 2 monitor connecting 9 movie watching 14 multimedia buttons 3 multimedia components identifying 1 multimedia software 5 6 multimedia software installing 6 O optical disc inserting 12 removing with power 16 optical discs using 10 optical drive 10 optical drive using 10 P ports external monitor 9 projector connecting 9 R region codes DVD 15 rotate button 3 S software installing 6 MediaSmart 5 multimedia 6 Windows Media Player 6 speakers 2 T troubleshooting device driver 21 disc burning 21 disc play 19 20 DVD movie play 20 external display 21 HP device drivers 22 Microsoft drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 V video using 9 volume adjusting 3 WwW webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam using 17 Index 25
21. s using audio and images Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs Stream radio programs select models only or receive FM radio signals Create or burn audio CDs Connecting external audio devices A 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 speakers headphones or a microphone refer to the information provided with the device For best results remember the following tips Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer Cable connectors are normally color coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device amp NOTE A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use the device Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Select Start gt Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Click Sound When the Sound window opens click the Sounds tab Under Program select any sound event such as a beep or alarm and click the Test button Connecting external audio devices 7 You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones To
22. sted may not be supported by your computer The listed drives are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives Some optical drives can also write to optical discs as described in the following table 10 Chapter 5 Optical drive Optical drive type Write to CD RW Write to DVD RW R Write to DVD R DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVDtRW R DVD RW R and CD RW Yes Yes No No Combo Drive DVD RW R and CD RW Yes Yes Yes No Combo Drive with DL support LightScribe DVD RW R and Yes Yes Yes Yes CD RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu ray ROM DVD R RW Yes Yes Yes No SuperMulti DL Drive Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs CDs DVDs and BDs CDs used to store digital data are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs DVDs and BDs are used primarily for movies software and data backup purposes DVDs and BDs are the same size as CDs but have a much higher storage capacity amp NOTE The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this section CD R discs Use CD R write once discs to create permanent archives and to share files with virtually anyone Typical uses include the following e Distributing large presentations e Sharing scanned and digital photos video clips and written data e Making your own music CDs e Keeping permanent archives of computer files and scanned home rec
23. tart click Explore and navigate to the folder where the source files are stored 6 Open the folder and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank disc 7 Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected For specific instructions refer to the software manufacturer s instructions These instructions may be provided with the software on disc or on the manufacturer s Web site 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 edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces amp NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 3 Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case 16 Chapter 5 Optical drive 6 Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam located at the top of the display The webcam allows you to capture and share video To use the webcam follow these steps i 2 3 Click the HP MediaSmart icon on the desktop Select the video icon at the far right of the MediaSmart SmartMenu Click Webcam amp NOTE For more information on using HP MediaSmart click Start gt Help and Support and type MediaSmart in the Search field For optimum performance observ
24. ve See your user guides for more information about disc types e Be sure that the disc is inserted properly e Select a slower write speed and try again e f you are copying a disc save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc and then burn from your hard drive e Reinstall the disc burning device driver located in the DVD CD ROM drives category in Device Manager A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to play a DVD MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at http www hp com 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 gt Control Panel gt System and Maintenance gt Device Manager If prompted by User Account Control click Continue A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 21 In the Device Manager window click the plus sign next to next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall for example DVD CD ROMs Modems and so on unless a minus sign is already showing Click a listed driver and press the delete key When prompted confirm that you want to delete the driver but do not restart the computer Repeat for any other drivers you want to delete Inthe Device Manager window click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the toolbar Windo
25. ws scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for anything requiring drivers NOTE If you are prompted to restart the computer save all open files and then continue with the restart Reopen Device Manager if necessary and then verify that the drivers are once again listed Try to use your device If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers does not correct the problem you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following section Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft Update This Windows feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products To use Microsoft Update 1 2 6 Open your Internet browser and go to http www microsoft com Click Security amp Updates Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for your computer operating system programs and hardware Follow the on screen instructions to install Microsoft Update If prompted by User Account Control click Continue Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft Update to check for updates to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products If prompted to do so restart your computer Obtaining HP device drivers Use either of the following procedures to obtain HP device driv
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