Multimedia User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features ...................................................................................................................... 1 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack .................................................................................. 3 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ................................................................................. 3 Adjusting the volume .......................................................
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1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Volume mute hotkey (f9) Mutes and restores computer sound when pressed in combination with the fn key. (2) Volume down hotkey (f11) Decreases computer sound when pressed in combination with the fn key.
2 Component Description (5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. (6) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. (7) fn key Controls volume when pressed in combination with f9, f11, or f12.
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for stereo recordings. When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. Using the audio-out (headphone) jack WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● ● Computer volume hotkey—A combination of the fn key (1) and either the f9 (2), f11 (3), or f12 (4) function key: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press fn+f9. ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+f11. ◦ To increase volume, press fn+f12. 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.
Using the video features Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to the computer. ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. 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 display and the device.
Using an optical drive Depending on the type of optical drive and software installed in your computer, the optical drive plays, copies, and creates CDs or DVDs. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer. Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray. 3. Pull out the tray (2). 4.
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. When the disc tray opens 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: 3.
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: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. 8 Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.
2 Working with multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled and preloaded multimedia software. Some computer models also include additional multimedia software on an optical disc. NOTE: To install preloaded software from your hard drive, select Start > Programs > HP Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Opening preinstalled multimedia software 1. Select Start > All Programs. 2. Click the program that you want to open. Installing multimedia software from a disc 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so. Using multimedia software 1. Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use.
Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a 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.
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. 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.
Index A audio features 1 audio-in (microphone) jack 2, 3 audio-out (headphone) jack 2, 3 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 2, 3 audio-out (headphone) 2, 3 B button, volume mute M microphones, supported 3 monitor, connecting 5 multimedia software described 9 using 10 mute button 4 mute hotkey 1 4 C CD inserting 6 playing 11 protecting 9 removing 7 writing to 9 copyright warning 12 D DVD changing region setting inserting 6 playing 11 protecting 9 removing 7 writing to 9 DVD region settings 12 E earbuds 2 ex
