HP Pavilion dv5-1150us User's Manual
Contents
1. Cc CD burning 28 inserting 25 removing 29 CD drive 22 checking audio functions 14 configuring HDMI 17 D device drivers HP drivers 41 Windows drivers 42 drives optical drive 22 DVD burning 28 changing region setting 27 inserting 25 removing 29 DVD drive 22 DVD region settings 27 E earbuds 2 external audio devices connecting 13 external monitor port 16 H HD DVD disc 24 HDMI configuring 17 connecting 17 HDMI port 17 headphone audio out jacks 2 headphones 2 high definition devices connecting 17 l internal microphone identifying 2 issues resolving 33 J jacks audio in microphone 3 audio out headphone 2 M media activity buttons 6 media activity hotkeys 7 media button 4 microphone internal 2 monitor connecting 16 movie watching 26 multimedia buttons 4 multimedia components identifying 2 multimedia software 8 10 multimedia software installing 11 music playing 25 mute button identifying 3 oO optical disc Blu ray 24 HDDVD 24 inserting 25 removing 29 using 22 23 optical drive identifying 21 using 21 P ports HDMI 17 ports external monitor 16 projector connecting 16 Q QuickPlay software 9 R region codes DVD 27 S software installing 11 multimedia 10 QuickPlay 9 Windows Media Player 10 speakers 2 T tips webcam 31 troubleshooting device driver 41 disc burning 40 disc play 36 37 DVD movie play 38 external display 39 HP device drivers 412. Index 43 optical disc tray 34 optical drive detection 35 Windows drivers 42 TV watching 19 V video features 15 volume 5 volume buttons 5 volume mute button identifying 3 volume scroll zone identifying 2 WwW watching TV 19 webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties adjusting 32 webcam tips 31 webcam using 30 44 index
3. 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 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 3 o To stop the disc press fn f10 4 o 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 Using the media activity functions 7 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 QuickPlay and other preinstalled multimedia software 8 Chapter 2 Multimedia software Using QuickPlay software QuickPlay turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center With QuickPlay you can enjoy music and DVD movies You can also play and sing along with karaoke CDs select models only and view and record live TV QuickPlay includes the following features Internet TV Classic oldies a range of TV shows and channels as well as the HP TV channel streamed in full screen to computers with an Internet connection Playlist upload support o Upload your QuickPlay photo playlists to Internet photo albums such as Snapfish Upload your QuickPlay video playlists to YouTube Export your QuickPlay
4. cee teeter erent eee eerie eee etaeeeeeeteeeeeeeiaeeeeee 21 USING OPliCAl dises cisne A N 22 Selecting the nNghtdisCoabsrineao tandia hA EEA E A AAAA 23 DSR ICIS iiaii aE AEE EEE ea des Duk E E A EE EEEE EE A EEA 23 CD RW GISCS cconair i EREE EEEE ERTE ee neater 23 DV DER GISCS ccientittvadeessind ionann daanan Eaa aana E Eana NAAA KNAAR 23 6 Webcam 7 Troubleshooting vi DV DERW AISES neroni ienaa aaa E ASEE E EAE TEER EEA ATEREA ETEA SE Ea 23 LightScribe DVD R GISCS sicicticcesicicti radical aniiadtianneenaieae i ncendieantintnaieiateeeeaaneateineas 23 HD DVD discs and Blu ray DISC 0 0 cece eee eeeeeee eee e ee eeeaaaeeeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeseeeenaaees 24 PLAYING MUSIC renis aa EAN a N cadadebn deen 25 watching a MoviE irssi raaa a A eeas 26 Changing DVD region settings essssssseesessesrrrsstttttetttttt tunt turuan Attu AAAA EEE AAAA EEEASAEEEEE EARNE EEE En neen nanne 27 Creating or burning a CD or DYD scuresicericieciiiiiori airin EAE 28 Removing an optical dise CD or DVD esisiini innan na ian ATAR ETEA E 29 Webcam UPS sisitna ennaii aaa i ea aaea 31 Adjusting webcam properties ssie eniinn En R ENERET NERALA SARRAR EONA A N 32 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 00 0 2 2 ec eeecceeeceeccee cece eeeeeeeeeeeneeeaeeteees 34 The computer does not detect the optical drive cccceccceceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeceeccaecaeecaeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess 35 Adise d s NOt play xcice
5. high definition video A single layer Blu ray Disc can store 25 GB over five times the size of a single layer DVD at 4 7 GB A dual layer Blu ray Disc can store 50 GB almost 6 times the size of a dual layer DVD at 8 5 GB Typical uses include the following e Storage of large amounts of data e High definition video e Video games 24 Chapter5 Optical drive Playing music 1 2 3 4 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 5 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 QuickPlay or Windows Media Player both preinstalled on your computer amp 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 25 Watching a movie Y
6. L support Blu ray Disc ROM Yes Yes Yes No No Drive with SuperMulti DVD R RW 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 a CD or DVD To prevent loss of information do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation when writing to a CD or DVD 22 Chapter5 Optical drive Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs CDs and DVDs CDs used to store digital data are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs DVDs are used primarily for movies software and data backup purposes DVDs are the same form factor as CDs but have at least 8 times the 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 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 rewrit
7. Multimedia User Guide Copyright 2008 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of 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 June 2008 Document Part Number 469009 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 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components cece etree ee ene edness teeta aeee eset neeeeeeetnaeeeeeenea 2 Using the media DUON s 5 c22hsnevsaeteteadvina eetacaadsaaseedncadtiaa ANE E NA E Maat 4 Adjusting the VOIUME c cece ei inn rr i nn nr ne ne eee eine eee eee niee seen neeeeeeeeee 5 Using the media activity TUNCUONS 2 2 csi eadleses aatedet er adedeteredieciel enaaadedel enadauedi naausieieadaaiecnees 6 Using the media activity DUONG wiccesccecveveras severe ean devduevenas lend daveysd duadiase ve ceadieeevenddcdeneevaid das 6 PrevioUus rewind DURON o
8. a components 3 Using the media button The function of the media button varies by model and installed software With this button you can watch movies listen to music and view pictures GID DA DIBA Pressing the media button launches the QuickPlay program NOTE If the computer has been set up to require a logon password you may be asked to log on to Windows QuickPlay opens after you log on Refer to the QuickPlay software Help for more information 4 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls e Computer volume buttons o To mute or restore volume press the mute button 1 o To decrease volume press the volume down button 2 or slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left o To increase volume press the volume up button 3 or slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right e 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 s
9. able 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 set top 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 Selecting the right disc 23 HD DVD discs and Blu ray Disc HD DVD is a high density disc format designed for the storage of large amounts of data and high definition video The capacity for an HD DVD is 15 gigabytes GB for single layer and 30 GB for dual layer about three times the capacity of a standard DVD Also called BD Blu ray Disc is a high density optical disc format for the storage of digital information including
10. also e mail or upload video to YouTube using the icon on the software interface Streaming video When you open your instant message program YouCam displays a floating toolbar that lets you add graphic effects Special effects Add frames filters and emoticons to your snapshots and video Snapshots Take single frame or burst webcam shots in rapid succession Connect E mail photos and video using the icon on the software interface NOTE For details about using webcam software refer to the software manufacturer s instructions which may be provided with the software on disc or on the manufacturer s Web site 30 Chapter6 Webcam Webcam tips For optimum performance observe the following guidelines while using the webcam e Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before starting a video conversation e The webcam may not work properly across some network firewalls amp NOTE 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 of other intrusion detection systems For additional information contact your network administrator or IT department e Whenever possible place bright light sources behin
11. and type device manager in the Start Search box As you type search results are listed in the pane above the box 3 Inthe results pane click Device Manager If prompted by User Account Control click Continue 4 Inthe 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 If the drive is not listed install or reinstall the device driver as instructed in A device driver must be reinstalled found later in this section The computer does not detect the optical drive 35 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 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 pla
12. c 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 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 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 Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive 2 Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive 3 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 4 Select the kind of CD or DVD you want to create data audio or video 5 Right click Start 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 optical disc 7 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 crimi
13. d TV and then press the OK button The console is refreshed to display a list of any programs you have recorded Watching TV 19 3 Use the arrow keys to select the program you want to view and then press the OK button The recorded program begins to play in the preview window 4 To watch in full screen format press the right arrow to move the cursor to the preview window and then press the OK button amp NOTE You can also use the keyboard to perform these steps For more information on using QuickPlay to watch TV refer to the QuickPlay software help 20 Chapter 4 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 or an HD DVD 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 RW R and CD RW Combo Drive e DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive with Double Layer DL support e HD DVD R Drive with SuperMulti DVD R RW Double Layer DL support e HD DVD ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD R RW Double Layer DL su
14. d the camera and out of the picture area Webcam tips 31 Adjusting webcam properties You can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box which is accessible from various programs that use the integrated camera usually from a configuration settings or properties menu 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 another 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 the brightness values of the middle range of gray tones without dramatically alte
15. ect 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 40 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A device driver must be reinstalled Ef re 8 Remove any discs from the optical drive Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box As you type search results are listed in the pane above the box In the results pane click Device Manager If prompted by User Account Control click Continue In Device Manager click the plus sign next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall for example DVD CD ROMs Modems and so on unless the 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 In the Device Manager window click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the toolbar Windows 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 T
16. em 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 Personalize gt Display Settings 2 Set Colors to Medium 16 bit if this setting is not already selected o Disconnect external devices such as a printer scanner camera or handheld device 38 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 f5 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 go to Start gt Help and Support A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 39 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 Sel
17. ew TV in QuickPlay TV mode using a TV tuner or live streaming over the Internet You can also schedule recordings and view recorded TV shows on your computer NOTE Some features of QuickPlay 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 QuickPlay 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 view live television follow these steps 1 Press the TV button on the HP Media Remote Control to open the QuickPlay TV mode 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 3 To watch in full screen format press the right arrow to move the cursor to the preview window and then press the OK button NOTE You can also use the keyboard to perform these steps To view a previously recorded TV program follow these steps 1 Press the TV button on the HP Media Remote Control to open the QuickPlay TV mode 2 Use the arrow keys to select Recorde
18. f 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 Windows Help for more information 3 Click the 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 Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab 6 Click OK Changing DVD region settings 27 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 as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data and audio files including MP3 and WAV music files To burn video files to a CD or DVD use MyDVD 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 A CD R or 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 musi
19. nal 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 28 Chapter5 Optical drive Removing an optical disc CD or DVD 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 Removing an optical disc CD or DVD 29 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 and share video Preinstalled CyberLink YouCam software provides new features that expand the webcam experience To access the webcam and CyberLink YouCam software select Start gt All Programs gt CyberLink YouCam gt YouCam amp NOTE The first time you access the YouCam software you may experience a brief delay as the software loads Using YouCam as your default webcam software enables you to experiment with the following features Video Record and play back webcam video You can
20. nc t0 Aachen eetadeeeateet ete eat hate ee kee eee shade eke hace eee 36 Adise does not play automatically 3 ccccenscscavdeiusieadeudsiunacsacgedseeusecagedsssanueceausesehneaeesveseaaneedexeues AE 37 A DVD movie stops skips or plays erratically cccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeaaeaaecaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeteeeeeenaees 38 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display cece eeeeeeee eee eeeeeeneeeeeeeseeeaaeeeeeteeenaeeeees 39 The process of burning a disc does not begin or it stops before completion 00 eeeeeee 40 A device driver must be reinstalled cccesscecccceeesseneeddeetessenaaadceedeesanaaddadeesssaaaddeesesteanadddeeeeesideceeteenie 41 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 0 0 ee ceeeeeeceeenne eee eeeaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeenaeeeeeseaas 41 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers cc cceeeeeeeeeeeeeecneeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeentaeeeeeeeeeaas 42 sinus ine aw web wa uns ma ana dm mea eK emcee maa Ram ae pak Ree aR E nn ran RO ee 43 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
21. oo eee eeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaaeeeeteneaaeeeeseeaaeees 6 Play Pause DUMOM aiiis iuni eels deere tied ieee 6 Next fast forward button ce cece ee ee cette eter eeeeaaeeeeeeeeaaeaeeeeeeeenaeeeeeeeeenaaees 7 SLOP DUON meis iini iinan aani aE E aE a a aE aa a a aE 7 Using the media activity hotkeys s issisrreiiiininerrrnininininn rnk nNaidiNNN ENEEK AKNA NEN ANNAA NN ENTEN E RRENEAN 7 2 Multimedia software 3 Audio 4 Video Using QuickPlay SOMWAMEC tin ieccivesvesssdevessvecedecsieeraencacleevevanssdeudesheaaedatevesevaued nndcievanacncdeebadaniedeneeselacivess 9 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 0 cece cece eee teeeee eee teeeeeeeeteceeaeeeeteneaaeeeseeeeaeeeeeeeaaaes 10 Installing multimedia software from a CISC eeeeeeeeeete eee et tne eee eet e ee eee enieee eee taaeee eee teeeeerenaeeeee 11 Connecting external audio DEVICES 22ccccccceeeeeeceecseccteetaeeecceseeeeceeeeseedeceesesdeeesensadeeneesnaaseeeeeseaneeeesae 13 Checking your audio TUNCHONS seriosi Aveda a AEAN eeb idee dedi 14 Connecting an external monitor OF projector eee eee eee eeeeee eee eeeeaaee eee eeeeaaaeeeeseeeaaeeeeeeeeedaeeeeeeeneaas 16 Connecting an ADM AOViCe neee a A EEEE E EER 17 Configuring the audio using HDMI select models only sesseessseesrirsssesrrrssseeerrrseserrrsses 17 Watching TY enee a a e a a i ec ede a ea 19 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive
22. our 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 or an optional HD DVD 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 QuickPlay by doing one of the following Press the DVD button on the control panel or Press the media button and then click the DVD icon and follow the instructions on the screen NOTE To watcha high definition movie you must use QuickPlay software 26 Chapter5 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 o
23. playlist to the CyberLink DVD Suite Pandora Internet radio North America only Listen to music selected just for you streamed from the Internet To start QuickPlay A Press the media button on your computer For more information on using QuickPlay refer to the software Help Using QuickPlay software 9 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 10 Chapter 2 Multimedia software 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 Installing multimedia software from a disc 11 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 e
24. pport e LightScribe DVD RW R and CD RW Combo drive with Double Layer DL support e Blu ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD R RW Double Layer DL support amp NOTE Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer Identifying the installed optical drive 21 Using optical discs An optical drive such as a DVD ROM drive supports optical discs CDs and DVDs These discs store information such as music photos and movies DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs If your optical drive is a Blu ray Disc ROM Drive it can also read Blu ray discs If your optical drive is an HD DVD drive it can also read HD DVD discs NOTE Some of the optical drives listed 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 Optical drive Write to CD RW Write to DVD Write to DVD R Write label to Write to HD DVD type RW R DL LightScribe CD or DVDERW R DVD RW Rand Yes Yes No No No CD RW Combo Drive DVD RW R and Yes Yes Yes No No CD RW Combo Drive with DL support HD DVD R Drive Yes Yes Yes No Yes with SuperMulti DVD R RW DL support HD DVD ROM Yes Yes Yes No No Drive with SuperMulti DVD R RW DL support LightScribe DVD Yes Yes Yes Yes No RW R and CD RW Combo Drive with D
25. r A Check the label on the computer keyboard or 1 Select Start gt Computer gt System properties 2 Inthe left pane click Device Manager and then click Display adapters Connecting an HDMI device 17 Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device 1 Select Start gt Control Panel gt Hardware and Sound gt Sound icon 2 Click the Playback tab click Digital Output Device HDMI and then click Set Default 3 Click OK 4 Start QuickPlay or if it is already running close it and then restart it 18 Chapter4 Video Watching TV A 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 user guide included with your optional external TV tuner You can vi
26. ring the shadows and highlights A lower gamma setting makes grays look black and makes dark colors even darker Backlight Comp Compensates in cases where a subject with a large amount of background light would otherwise be obscured by blooming or silhouetting For information about using the webcam select Start gt Help and Support 32 Chapter6 Webcam 7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions 33 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD 1 Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access in the front bezel of the drive 2 Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc 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 fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case 34 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device the device driver software may be missing or corrupted If you suspect that the DVD CD ROM drive is not being detected verify that the optical drive is listed in the Device Manager utility 1 Remove any discs from the optical drive 2 Click Start
27. rompted click Save and then select a storage location on your hard drive After the file is downloaded navigate to the folder where the file was stored and double click the file to install If prompted to do so restart your computer after the installation is complete and then verify the operation of the device Obtaining the latest Windows 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 the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products To use Microsoft Update 1 2 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 42 Chapter7 Troubleshooting Index A audio devices connecting external 13 audio features 12 audio functions checking 14 audio in microphone jack 3 audio out headphone jacks 2 B Blu ray disc 24 buttons media 4 next fast forward 6 play pause 6 previous rewind 6 stop 6 volume 5 volume mute 3
28. ry running your program again 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 the latest HP device drivers You can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of the following ways Using the HP Update Utility Using the HP Web site To use the HP Update Utility 1 2 3 Select Start gt All Programs gt HP gt HP Update On the HP Welcome screen click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software updates on the Web Click Next to immediately check for HP software updates To use the HP Web site Li 2 Open your Internet browser go to http www hp com support and select your country or region Click the option for software and driver downloads type your computer model number in the search box and then press enter If you want a specific SoftPaq enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box press enter and follow the instructions provided Proceed to step 6 A device driver must be reinstalled 41 Click your specific product from the models listed Click the Windows Vista operating system When the list of drivers is displayed click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information Click Install now to install the updated driver without downloading the file Click Download only to save the file to your computer When p
29. st 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 Record and speak into the microphone Save the file to your desktop 3 Open Windows Media Player or QuickPlay 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 A Toconfirm 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 14 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 to create presentations e Connect external video devices e Watch TV including high definition TV select models only 15 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 IOI NOTE If a 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 displa
30. teps to add it a Right click in the notification area and then click Properties b Click the Notification Area tab c Under System icons select the Volume check box d Click OK e Program volume control Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Adjusting the volume 5 Using the media activity functions The media activity buttons select models only and the media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD in the optical drive Using the media activity buttons The following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons when a disc is in the optical drive e __ Previous rewind button 1 e __ Play pause button 2 e Next fast forward button 3 e OE a e Stop button 4 Previous rewind button Disc status Button Function Playing Previous rewind button Plays a previous track or chapter Playing fn previous rewind button Rewinds the playback Play pause button Disc status Button Function Not playing Play pause button Plays the disc Playing Play pause button Pauses the playback 6 Chapter1 Multimedia features Next fast forward button Disc status Button Function Playing Next fast forward button Plays the next track or chapter Playing fn next fast forward button Fast forwards the playback Stop button Disc status Button Function Playing Stop button Stops the playback Using the media activity hotkeys
31. xternal 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 12 Chapter3 Audio 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 Connecting external audio devices 13 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 select any sound event such as a beep or alarm and click the Te
32. y and the device 16 Chapter4 Video 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 HEM amp a 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 the audio using HDMI select models only To configure first connect an audio or video device such as a high definition TV to the HDMI port on your computer and for best results use QuickPlay as your media program You must also determine what type of graphics card is installed on your computer and then configure the default audio playback device according to that graphics card Determining the type of graphics card installed on your compute
33. ying 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 printers and scanners and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices Disconnecting these Plug and Play 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 Personalize gt Display Settings 2 Set Colors to Medium 16 bit if this setting is not already selected 36 Chapter7 Troubleshooting A disc does not play automatically 1 Click Start and type autoplay in the Start Search box As you type search results are listed in the pane above the box 2 Inthe results pane click Autoplay If prompted by User Account Control click Continue 3 Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all media and devices and then click Save ACD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive A disc does not play automatically 37 A DVD movie stops skips or plays erratically e Press the Play button You may have accidentally paused the movie e Clean the disc e Conserve syst
34. 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 Component Description 1 Internal microphones 2 Record sound 2 Webcam light Turns on when video software accesses the webcam 3 Webcam Captures video 4 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 5 Speakers 2 Produce sound 6 Audio out headphone jacks 2 Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones earbuds a headset or television audio NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack the computer speakers are disabled 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Component Description 7 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 8 Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound Go Identifying your multimedi
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search