HP Pavilion dv6-2155dx User's Manual
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1. 2 repeatedly o To increase volume slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right or tap the volume up icon 3 repeatedly amp NOTE The tapping sound made by the volume button is enabled at the factory You can disable the sound in the Setup Utility f10 OTe Tee K L lt lt k Is Windows volume control a Click the Speakers 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 Speakers icon to mute the volume a Right click the Speakers icon in the notification area and then click Open Volume Mixer b In the Speakers column increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute Speakers icon If the Speakers icon is not displayed in the notification area follow these steps to add it a Right click the Show hidden icons icon the arrow at the left side of the notification area b Click Customize notification icons c Under Behaviors select Show icon and notifications for the Volume icon d Click OK Program volume control Chapter 1 Multimedia features Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Adjusting the volume 5 Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key 1 and a function key 2 e When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing press fn f9 3 to play the2. and share video To use the webcam click the HP MediaSmart icon on the desktop select the video icon on the MediaSmart SmartMenu and then click Webcam NOTE For more information on using HP MediaSmart click Start gt Help and Support and type MediaSmart in the Search box For optimum performance observe the following guidelines while using the webcam e fyou 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 of other intrusion detection systems e Whenever possible place bright light sources behind the camera and out of the picture area 28 Chapter6 Webcam 1 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions 29 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD DVD or BD 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 NOTE Ifthe tray is not full
3. completion see ee ee 36 A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display sse esse eee 36 A device driver must be reinstalled ee se Ee Re AA ede Ge de ee Ee ee ee aai ee see ee ee ede ee 36 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers sees 37 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers ees ss ee ee es see ee ee ee ke ee ee ee nnn nne ee ke ee ee ee 37 EE EE RR RSE E TERRE HORTS aA 38 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 capture and share video 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 NOTE 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 OQ Component Description 1 Internal microphones 2 Record sound 2 Webcam light Turns on when video s
4. recorded TV shows on your computer NOTE Some features of MediaSmart TV mode such as Internet streaming may not be available in all regions and may also require additional hardware or services such as a high speed Internet connection MediaSmart TV mode supports the following options e Slingbox Plays current TV broadcasts from your home TV e EPG Displays the EPG electronic program guide e Live TV Plays live TV broadcasts e Recorded TV Displays programs recorded from the TV e Schedule Displays all current recording schedules e Internet TV Plays current TV broadcasts from the Internet This section explains how to watch TV using the HP Media Remote Control to open the MediaSmart TV mode To view live television follow these steps 1 Press the TV button on the HP Media Remote Control to open the MediaSmart TV mode amp NOTE If Windows Media Center is the active program the HP Media Remote Control will not open MediaSmart Instead it will open the Windows Media Center Recorded TV feature Close Windows Media Center to use the remote control with MediaSmart 2 Use the arrow keys to select the source name and then press the OK button The TV broadcast begins to play in the preview window NOTE You can also use the keyboard to perform these steps For more information on using MediaSmart to watch TV select Start gt Help and Support and then type MediaSmart in the search box 18
5. the screen image between the computer display and the device Connecting an external monitor or projector 15 Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface port The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device such as a high definition television or any compatible digital or audio component The computer can support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display NOTE To transmit video signals through the HDMI port you need an HDMI cable purchased separately available from most electronics retailers To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port 1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer HDMI ae 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the video device according to the device manufacturer s instructions 3 Press fn f4 on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer Configuring audio for HDMI select models only To configure HDMI audio first connect an audio or video device such as a high definition TV to the HDMI port on your computer Then configure the default audio playback device as follows 1 Right click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Playback devices 2 On the Playback tab click ei
6. 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 double click the MediaSmart icon on the desktop of the computer For more information on using MediaSmart select Start Help and Support and then type MediaSmart in the search box Chapter 2 Multimedia software 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 NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders Using other preinstalled multimedia software 9 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 with the software on disc or on the manufacturer s Web site 10 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 co
7. Chapter d Video 5 Optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer Identify what kind of device is installed in your computer to see its capabilities The optical drive allows you to read data discs play music and watch movies If your computer includes a Blu ray Disc ROM Drive then you can also watch high definition video from disc 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 tRW R and CD RW Combo Drive e DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive with Double Layer DL support e LightScribe DVD RW R and CD RW Combo drive with Double Layer DL support e Blu ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD RW Double Layer DL support e Blu ray Disc ROM Drive with LightScribe and SuperMulti DVD RW Double Layer DL support NOTE Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer Identifying the installed optical drive 19 Using optical discs Optical discs CDs DVDs and BDs 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 Blu ray Discs amp NOTE Some of the optical drives listed may not be supporte
8. DVD CD ROMs Modems and so on Right click the device listing and click Uninstall When prompted confirm that you want to delete the device but do not restart the computer Repeat for any other drivers you want to delete In the Device Manager window click Action and then click Scan for hardware changes Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices 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 running your program again If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem you may need to update your drivers using the procedures in the following section 36 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update This feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products To use Windows Update 1 Click Start gt All Programs gt Windows Update NOTE Ifyou have not previously set up Windows Update you will be prompted to enter settings before you can check for updates 2 Click Check for Updates 3 Follow the on screen instructions Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1 Open your Inter
9. Multimedia User Guide Copyright 2009 Hewlett Packard Product notice Development Company L P This user guide describes features that are Windows is a U S registered trademark of common to most models Some features Microsoft Corporation may not be available on your computer 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 August 2009 Document Part Number 539583 001 Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components cece eee eee etter eee sees neeesser nnn ee ee ke ee ee ee ke ee 2 Adjusting the volume TTT 4 Using the media activity hotkeys sse ee eee ee ek Re ee AA RR Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 6 2 Multimedia software 3 Audio 4 Video Using HP MediaSmart software ees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee enen ennenen 8 Using other preinstalled multimedia software sese ee ee de Re Re ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee 9 Installing multimedia software from a CISC ss eie ee ee ee ee ek ke nnn nnn nnn nenn ee ee ke ee 10 Coninecting external audio deviceS ss inii EE EE ae ee ee ee De ea ee Ge ee d
10. any sound event such as a beep or alarm and click the Test button You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones To 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 NOTE For best results when recording speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound Checking your audio functions 13 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 to create presentations e Connect external video devices e Watch TV including high definition TV select models only 14 Chapter 4 Video 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 IZI E 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
11. apter 3 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 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 Control Panel gt System and Security Then in the System area 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 applications running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Help and Support for more information 2 Click the arrow next to DVD CD ROM drives to expand the list to show all of the installed drives 3 Right click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings and then click Properties 4 Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab 5 Click OK Changing DVD region settings 25 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 such a
12. d 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 Optical drive type Write to CD RW Write to DVDtRW Write to DVD R DL Write label to LightScribe R 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 Yes Yes Yes Yes and CD RW Combo Drive with DL support Blu ray Disc ROM Drive Yes Yes Yes No with SuperMulti DVD RW Double Layer DL support Blu ray Disc ROM Drive Yes Yes Yes Yes with LightScribe and SuperMulti DVD RW Double Layer DL support A CAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation loss of information or loss of audio or video playback functionality do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to an optical disc 20 Chapter5 Optical drive Selecting the right disc CDs DVDs and BDs 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 form factor 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 discu
13. 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 3 o To stop the disc press fn f10 4 To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD press fn f11 5 o To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD press fn f12 6 8099 P EB SE ie 6 Chapter 1 Multimedia features 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 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 and BD movies You can also view Internet TV and live TV and manage and edit your photo collections 8 NOTE You can use an integrated TV tuner select models only or an optional external TV tuner purchased separately 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
14. e GE ee Ee gee 12 Checking your audio FUNCTIONS TTT 13 Connecting an external monitor or projector ass ees ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee nnn 15 Connecting an ele Ee de RE EE RE OE EN 16 Configuring audio for HDMI select models onv ee eee eee 16 Ee pe RARR RE RE ER OR OE RE 18 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive sss ee ee tee ne nenn ennenen ee ee Re ee 19 B SKST ele RO EE OE EE ER N EE OE EE 20 Selecting the right disc CDs DVDs and BDs sees 21 BEER EE EN 21 MR ER AE OR EE 21 VED IS AR AL AE AE EE N cues 21 DVDERW Ee EE EE EE OE AAS 21 LightScribe DVD R disCS sss sss ee ee RR ee ee ee AA ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 21 SU VS OR N EE EE OR EE EE N OE 22 Paying IMUSIC RR RR EE ade Mauss ede asd EE RE EA EN 23 Watching a MOVIE iese ee ee AE ee AR ee Re AA ee ee ee ee ee ee AE Ee ee RE ee Ke ee Ee ee EE ee 24 Changing DVD region setings RE OE OE EE EE EE OR NE 25 Creating or burning a CD or DVD TTT 26 Removing a CD DVD or BDs iin AA AA EE aa iaaa AR Ge AA de ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 27 6 Webcam 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD DVD or BD ee eee 30 The computer does not detect the optical drive sse 31 A dis does not UT 32 A disc does not play automatically eee eee 33 A movie stops skips or plays erratically eee 34 A movie is not visible on an external display see eee 35 The process of burning a disc does not begin or it stops before
15. ightScribe software you can write data to the disc and then add a designer label to the outside of the disc Selecting the right disc CDs DVDs and BDs 21 Blu ray Disc Also called BD Blu ray Disc is a high density optical disc format for the storage of digital information including high definition video A single layer Blu ray Disc can store 25 GB over 5 times the storage capacity of a single layer DVD at 4 7 GB A dual layer Blu ray Disc can store 50 GB almost 6 times the storage capacity of a dual layer DVD at 8 5 GB Sr 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 22 Chapter5 Optical drive Playing music 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on the computer Press the release button 1 on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray Pull out the tray 2 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 Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place Close the disc tray If you have not yet configured AutoPlay the AutoPlay dialog box opens and asks how you want to use the media content Choose MediaSmart or Windows Media Player b
16. 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 If 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 If this message is displayed click No After you click No the computer may behave in either of the following ways Playback may resume 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 Turn off external devices such as printers and scanners and unplug external cameras and portable handheld devices Disconnecting these devices 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 on a blank area of the computer desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Select Advanced Settings gt Monitor tab 3 Se
17. lect High Color 16 bit if this setting is not already selected 4 Click OK 32 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A disc does not play automatically 1 Click Start gt Default Programs gt Change AutoPlay Settings 2 Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected 3 Click Save A CD DVD or BD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive A disc does not play automatically 33 A movie stops skips or plays erratically e Press the Play button You may have accidentally paused the movie e Clean the disc e Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions Log off the Internet o Change the color properties of the desktop 1 Right click on a blank area of the computer desktop and select Screen resolution 2 Select Advanced Settings gt Monitor tab 3 Select High Color 16 bit if this setting is not already selected 4 Click OK o Disconnect external devices such as a printer scanner camera or handheld device 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A 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 Screen resolution b Specify a primary display and a secondary display NOTE When usi
18. net browser go to http www hp com support and select your country or region 2 Click the option for software and driver downloads and then type your computer model number in the product box 3 Press enter and then follow the on screen instructions A device driver must be reinstalled 37 Index A audio devices connecting external 12 audio features 11 audio functions checking 13 audio in microphone jack 2 audio out headphone jacks 2 B BD drive 20 Blu ray Disc BD inserting 23 removing 27 Blu ray drive 20 buttons volume mute 3 4 C CD burning 26 inserting 23 removing 27 CD drive 20 checking audio functions 13 D device drivers HP drivers 37 Windows drivers 37 DVD burning 26 changing region setting 25 inserting 23 removing 27 DVD drive 20 DVD region settings 25 E earbuds 2 38 Index external audio devices connecting 12 external monitor port 15 H HDMI connecting 16 HDMI port 16 headphone audio out jacks 2 headphones 2 high definition devices connecting 16 l internal microphone identifying 2 issues resolving 29 J jacks audio in microphone 2 audio out headphone 2 M media activity hotkeys 6 MediaSmart starting 8 MediaSmart software 8 microphone internal 2 monitor connecting 15 movie watching 24 multimedia components identifying 2 multimedia software 7 9 multimedia software installing 10 mute button 4 mute button identifying 3 O o
19. ng both displays the movie image will not appear on any display designated as the secondary display To get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide go to Start gt Help and Support A movie is not visible on an external display 35 The process of burning a disc does not begin or it stops before completion Be sure that all other programs are closed Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive See your user guides for more information about disc types Be sure that the disc is inserted properly Select a slower write speed and try again If 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 Reinstall the disc burning device driver located in the DVD CD ROM drives category in Device Manager A DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use MediaSmart to play a DVD or BD MediaSmart is installed on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at http Awww hp com A device driver must be reinstalled 1 a 6 7 Remove any discs from the optical drive Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security Then in the System area click Device Manager In the Device Manager window click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall for example
20. nnected external speakers Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone Download music from the Internet Create multimedia presentations 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 11 Connecting external audio devices 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 To connect external devices such as external speakers headphone or a microphone refer to the information provided with the device For best results remember the following tips e 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 e 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 12 Chapter 2 Audio Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer follow these steps 1 Select Start gt Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Sound 4 When the Sound window opens click the Sounds tab Under Program Events select
21. oftware accesses the webcam 3 Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs 4 Speakers 2 Produce sound 5 Audio out headphone jacks 2 Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones earbuds 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 6 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Component Description 7 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 tap the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume 8 Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound Identifying your multimedia components 3 Adjusting the volume 4 You can adjust the volume using the following controls Computer volume buttons select models only o To mute or restore volume press the mute button 1 o To decrease volume slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left or tap the volume down icon
22. oth preinstalled on your computer E NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If Sleep or Hibernation is initiated during playback of a disc you may experience the following behaviors Your playback may be interrupted You may see a warning message asking if you want to continue If this message is displayed click No You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume playback Playing music 23 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 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 spindle until the disc snaps into place 6 Close the disc tray 7 Launch the DVD playback feature in MediaSmart by pressing the DVD button on the control panel NOTE To watch a high definition movie you must use MediaSmart software To watch standard format movies you can use MediaSmart or other multimedia software NOTE For best results be sure that your AC adapter is plugged into an external power source while playing a BD 24 Ch
23. ptical disc Blu ray 22 inserting 23 removing 27 using 20 21 optical drive identifying 19 using 19 P ports external monitor 15 HDMI 16 projector connecting 15 R region codes DVD 25 S software installing 10 MediaSmart 8 multimedia 9 Windows Media Player 9 speakers 2 T troubleshooting device driver 36 disc burning 36 disc play 32 33 external display 35 HP device drivers 37 optical disc tray 30 optical drive detection 31 Windows drivers 37 TV watching 18 V video features 14 volume mute button 4 volume mute button identifying 3 volume scroll zone 4 volume scroll zone identifying 3 volume adjusting 4 Ww watching TV 18 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam using 28 Index 39
24. reate data audio or video Right click Start click Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the folder where the source files are stored Open the folder and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank optical disc Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected For specific instructions refer to the software manufacturer s instructions which may be provided with the software on disc or on the manufacturer s Web site A 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 26 Chapter5 Optical drive Removing a CD DVD or BD 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 and avoid touching the flat surfaces 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 RemovingaCD DVD orBD 27 6 Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam located at the top of the display The webcam is an input device that allows you to capture
25. s Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data video and audio files including MP3 and WAV music files Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD Before burning a disc save and close any open files and close all programs A CD R or DVD R is usually best for burning audio files because after the information is copied it cannot be changed NOTE You cannot create an audio DVD with CyberLink Power2Go Because some home and car stereos will not play CD RWs use CD Rs to burn music CDs A CD 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 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 An MP3 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 2 6 T Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive Select Start gt All Programs and then select the name of the software you want to use NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders Select the kind of CD or DVD you want to c
26. ssed 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 records 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 DVD R 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 L
27. ther Digital Output or Digital Output Device HDMI 3 Click Set Default and then click OK 16 Chapter d Video To return audio to the computer speakers follow these steps 1 Right click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Playback devices 2 On the Playback tab click Speakers 3 Click Set Default and then click OK Connecting an HDMI device 17 Watching TV Your computer may have an integrated TV tuner select models only or you may have an optional external TV tuner A TV tuner enables you to watch record and pause live TV on the computer In addition if your computer includes an integrated TV tuner then two remote controls are included in the box with the computer e HP Mobile Remote Control Provides remote control of some features such as audio and video disc playback and can be stored in the Express Card slot e HP Media Remote Control Provides more comprehensive remote control of features such as viewing TV and is larger than the HP Mobile Remote Control Before you can watch TV on the computer be sure that you have set up the TV tuner according to the instructions provided in the printed Notebook Essentials guide included with the computer or in the manufacturer s instructions included with your optional external TV tuner You can view TV in MediaSmart TV mode using a TV tuner or live streaming over the Internet You can also schedule recordings and view
28. y accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case 30 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect an installed device the device driver software may be missing or corrupted If you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected verify that the optical drive is listed in the Device Manager utility 1 2 Remove any discs from the optical drive Select Start gt Control Panel gt System and Security Then in the System area click Device Manager In the Device Manager window click the arrow next to DVD CD ROM drives to expand the list to show all of the installed drives Right click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks Update driver software Disable Uninstall Scan for hardware changes Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any reguired drivers Click Properties to see if the device is working properly The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues Click the Driver tab to update disable or uninstall drivers for this device The computer does not detect the optical drive 31 A disc does not play Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD DVD or BD Log off the Internet before playing a CD DVD or BD Be sure that you insert the disc properly Be sure that the disc
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