HP Compaq QK429US User's Manual
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1. DVD R RW SuperMulti DL Drive 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 a CD DVD or BD or writing to a CD or DVD 12 Chapter 5 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 6 to 7 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 Distributing large presentations Sharing scanned and digital photos video clips and written data Making your own music CDs Keeping permanent archives of computer files and scanned home records 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 Developing and maintaining large documents a2. 20 using 19 webcam light 2 28 Index
3. 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 16 Chapter5 Optical drive Creating or burning a CD or DVD amp NOTE 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 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 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
4. 5 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices 44444seennnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennnn nennen 7 Checking Your audio functions u ne ansehe 7 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector uusnssnnnennnnennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne nn 8 Connecting an HDMI device select models only ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee nn 9 Configuring audio for HDMI select models only ee ee ee ee ee Re de ee ee 10 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive ee ee AR Re AR Re AA ee Re ee ee Re ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 11 Using optical dista anciena arai ee Rei ad AE Wee eN ee GE es Ee 12 selecting ii ee EE EE EE EE EE N 13 ODAR GISCS RE OE EE EN cede 13 ORE Ee RE 13 DVDER CISCS ie EA GE ne ER ee ee kan ee Ge ee N Ge EE 13 BAY BR ES ee MR ER RE OE N N 13 Ligntscribe DVD R dISCS u eek 14 Biray Dise BD EE see cond OE RE AE EG 14 Playing inus ee AE RE EE RE N HER RE N RE EK EN 14 Watching aMOVWE Si EE EE IE be ee Es a en Ee DE en en ee EER ee Eu 15 Changing DVD region settings sussies RE Se EE Ee ken ae 16 Creating or burning a CD or DVD essare Re AA Re AA AA ee AA ee A ee ee ee ek ke ee ee 17 Removing a CD DVD of BP ESE PERE nee ren ante ee 18 6 Webcam select models only ees Ere AE AE EE RA N OE OE EEN 20 Adjusting webcam properties iss inne anda Se se Eed see EE Ad ENE ER 20 7 Troubleshooting The optical disc tray does not open for
5. HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer HDMI 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 Connecting an HDMI device select models only 9 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 either Digital Output or Digital Output Device HDMI 3 Click Set Default and then click OK 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 10 Chapter4 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
6. 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 E 6 7 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 disc you want to create 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 Creating or burning a CD or DVD 17 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
7. additional information Click Install now to install the updated driver NOTE In some locations you may be able to download the driver and install it later To do this click Download only to save the file to your computer When prompted 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 A device driver must be reinstalled 25 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 amp NOTE If you 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 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Index A adjusting webcam properties 20 audio devices connecting external 7 audio features 6 audio functions checking 7 audio in microphone jack 2 audio out headphone jack 2 B BD inserting 15 removing 18 21 Blu ray disc 14 C CD burning 17 inserting 14 remov
8. amp NOTE If the 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 18 Chapter 5 Optical drive 6 Webcam select models only Your computer may include 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 use the webcam and CyberLink YouCam software select Start gt All Programs gt CyberLink YouCam gt CyberLink YouCam 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 e Video Record and play back webcam video You can also e mail or upload video to YouTube using the icon on the software interface e Streaming video When you open your instant message program YouCam displays a floating toolbar that lets you add graphic effects e Special effects Add frames filters and emoticons to your snapshots and video e Snapshots Take single frame or burst webcam shots in rapid succession e 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 wi
9. 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 altering 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 20 Chapter6 Webcam select models only 7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions The optical disc tray does not open for removal ofa 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 fr
10. then reinstall for example 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 to use your device 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 sections Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1 2 A 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 SoftPag number in the Search box press enter and follow the instructions provided Proceed to step 6 Click your specific product from the models listed Click the Windows 7 operating system When the list of drivers is displayed click an updated driver to open a window containing
11. 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 in your computer including your optical drive You may have one of the following types of drives 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 R RW Double Layer DL support e LightScribe Blu ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD R RW Double Layer DL support Identifying the installed optical drive 11 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 NOTE Some ofthe 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 type Write to CD RW Write to DVDtRW R Write to DVD RW DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVDtRW R DVD RW and CD RW Yes Yes Yes Yes SuperMulti DL Combo Drive with LightScribe Blu ray ROM with Yes Yes Yes Yes LightScribe
12. 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 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 22 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting o 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 e Increase system resources o Turn off external devices such as printers and scanners Disconnecting these devices frees up valuable system resources and results in better playback performance 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
13. 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 Second Edition August 2009 First Edition August 2009 Document Part Number 539210 002 Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components uussssnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn 2 Adjustingithe volume a ER ER RE EE AAN 3 Using the media activity functions oeiee ee ek Re ee ee ee AA ee ke ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 4 Using the media activity hotkeys nn na 4 2 Multimedia software Using DVD Play software ia aan een 5 Using other preinstalled multimedia software 444ussnsnnneenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 5 Installing multimedia software from a disc u404224444essnsnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn ann
14. ary 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 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 drive 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 Ifyou 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 DVD Play to play a DVD DVD Play is installed on the computer and is also available from the HP Web site at http www hp com 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting A device driver must be reinstalled 6 T 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
15. click Windows Media Player 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 Using DVD Play software 5 3 Audio 6 Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features Play music using your computer speakers and or connected external speakers Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone Download music from the Internet Create multimedia presentations using 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 Chapter 3 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 ref
16. crophone stereo array microphone or monaural microphone 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia features Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls Hotkeys o To mute or restore speaker sound press fn asterisk o To decrease speaker sound press fn minus sign Hold down the hotkey to decrease speaker sound incrementally o To increase speaker sound press fn plus sign Hold down the hotkey to increase speaker sound incrementally 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 Inthe 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 Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Adjusting the volume 3 Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys control the play of an au
17. cting external audio devices 7 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 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 Toconnect a display device connect the device cable to the external monitor port IOI amp NOTE Ifa properly connected external display device does not display an image press fn f4 to transfer the image to the device Repeatedly pressing fn f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device 8 Chapter 4 Video Connecting an HDMI device select models only Select computer models include 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 Ef NOTE To transmit video signals through the HDMI port you need an HDMI cable purchased separately available from most electronic retailers To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port 1 Connect one end of the
18. dio CD DVD or BD Blu ray Disc in the optical drive 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 DVD or BD is not playing press fn f9 3 to play the disc e When an audio CD DVD or BD 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 or BD press fn f11 5 To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD or BD press fn f12 6 AE u amp 4 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 DVD Play and other preinstalled multimedia software Using DVD Play software DVD Play turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center With DVD Play you can enjoy music and DVD movies To start DVD Play select Start gt All Programs gt DVD Play For information on using DVD Play refer to the software Help 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
19. er 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 that you 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 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 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 DVD Play and play back the sound n E 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 Conne
20. fthe 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 DVD Play launches and plays the movie automatically amp NOTE To watch a high definition movie you must use DVD Play Watching a movie 15 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 N 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 amp 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 2 Click the arrow next to DVD CD ROM drives to expand the list to show all of the installed drives
21. ing 18 21 CDdrive 12 checking audio functions 7 D device drivers HP drivers 25 Windows drivers 26 digital dual array microphone identifying 2 drives optical drive 12 DVD burning 17 changing region setting 16 inserting 14 removing 18 21 DVD drive 12 DVD Play 5 15 DVD region settings 16 E earbuds 2 external audio devices connecting 7 external monitor port 8 H HDMI connecting 9 HDMI port 9 headphone audio out jack 2 headphones 2 high definition devices connecting 9 hotkeys muting restoring speaker volume 3 HP DVD Play 5 l internal digital dual array microphone identifying 2 issues resolving 21 J jacks audio in microphone 2 audio out headphone 2 M media activity hotkeys 4 microphone internal 2 monitor connecting 8 movie watching 15 multimedia components identifying 2 multimedia software 5 multimedia software installing 5 O optical disc Blu ray 14 inserting 14 removing with power 18 using 12 optical drive 11 12 P ports external monitor 8 HDMI 9 projector connecting 8 R region codes DVD 16 S software installing 5 multimedia 5 Windows Media Player 5 speakers 2 T troubleshooting disc burning 24 disc play 22 23 DVD movie play 23 external display 24 HP device drivers 25 optical disc tray 21 optical drive detection 22 Windows device drivers 26 V video using 8 volume adjusting 3 Index 27 Ww webcam adjusting properties 20 tips
22. nd project files Transporting work files Making weekly backups of hard drive files 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 Selecting the right disc 13 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 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 Typical uses include the following e Storage of large amounts of data e High definition video playback and storage e Video games Playing music 1 Turn on the computer 2 Press the release b
23. om the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces amp NOTE Ifthe tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD DVD or BD 21 The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive 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 Click 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 e Update driver software e Disable e Uninstall 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 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 A disc does not play Save
24. removal of a CD DVD or BD se ee AA ee Ee ee 21 The computer does not detect the optical drive RR GR ER Re AR Re AA Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 22 A disc doeS NOt Play RE EE ER EE 22 A disc does not play automatically ee ee nnn eee Re ee ek Re ee ee ee ke ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ke ee ee 23 A DVD movie stops skips or plays erratically iii ee ee Re AA AA Re ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ek ede ee 23 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display iii eed ee ee ee ee de ee Re ee de ee Re ee ee ee 24 The process of burning a disc does not begin or it stops before completion ie ee 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display iese esse ke ee ee ee ke ee ee 24 A device driver must be reinstalled RR Ee Re AA Re ee Ge ee ee ee ee ee ER AR Ge Re ee ee ee 25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers iese ee ee es se ee ee ee ee ke ee ee ee ke ee ee ee ke ee ee ee Re ee ee ee 25 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers iese ke ee ee se Re ee ee Re ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee 26 EE EE EE a meee ee 27 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
25. th the software on disc or on the manufacturer s Web site 19 Webcam tips For optimum performance observe the following guidelines while using the webcam Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before starting a video conversation 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 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
26. 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 Select High Color 16 bit if this setting is not already selected 4 Click OK 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 DVD movie stops skips or plays erratically e Clean the disc e Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions o Log off the Internet 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 Disconnect external devices such as a printer scanner camera or handheld device A disc does not play automatically 23 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 Screen resolution b Specify a prim
27. utton 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 E 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 14 Chapter 5 Optical drive 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 DVD Play 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 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 2 3 4 5 6 T 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 I
28. webcam that allows you to record audio and video Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music movies and pictures Multimedia 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 999 amp NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section OO Component Description 1 Webcam light select models only Turns on when video software accesses the webcam 2 Webcam select models only Records audio and video and captures still photographs 3 Internal microphone Records sound 4 Speakers 2 Produce sound 5 Audio out headphone jack Produces 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 mi
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