Multimedia User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 1 Using the multimedia buttons ............................................................................................................... 3 Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................
The optical disc tray does not open .................................................................................................... 18 The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................................. 19 A disc does not play ........................................................................................................................... 19 A disc does not play automatically .........................................................
1 Multimedia features Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and view pictures.
Component Description (1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound. (2) Webcam light Turns on when video software accesses the webcam. (3) Webcam (select models only) Records audio and video and captures still photographs. (4) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Using the multimedia buttons With the MediaSmart button (1), you can watch movies, listen to music, and view pictures. With the rotate button (2), you can change the orientation of the image on the screen. Pressing the MediaSmart button launches the MediaSmart program. Pressing the rotate button rotates the screen image counter-clockwise into 4 orientations: landscape primary, portrait primary, landscape secondary, and portrait secondary.
◦ ● To increase volume, press the volume up button (3). 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. – or – a. Right-click the Volume icon in the notification area, and then click Open Volume Mixer. b. In the Device column, increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down.
2 Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies, and view and edit pictures. The following sections provide details about HP MediaSmart and other preinstalled multimedia software. Using HP MediaSmart software HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you can enjoy music and DVD movies. You can also view Internet TV and live TV, and manage and edit your photo collections.
Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software: ▲ Select Start > 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. 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.
3 Audio Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ● Create multimedia 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 Connecting exter
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 > All Programs > Accessories > 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.
4 Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet ● Edit pictures and video and create presentations ● Connect external video devices ● Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select models only) Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector to the computer.
5 Optical drive Your computer includes an optical drive that allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc drive, also know as a BD drive, you can also watch high-definition video from disc. Identify the kind of device installed in your computer to see its capabilities. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > Computer. You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer, including your optical drive.
Optical drive type Write to CD-RW Write to DVD±RW/R Write to DVD+R DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD±RW/R DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive Yes Yes No No DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Yes Yes Yes No LightScribe DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive with DL support Yes Yes Yes Yes Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive Yes Yes Yes No Selecting the right disc An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs).
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.
5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place. 6. Close the disc tray. 7. If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, as described in the following section, the AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. NOTE: For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is plugged into an external power source while playing a BD.
Configuring AutoPlay 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. 2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. 3. Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed. 4. Click Save. NOTE: For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support. Watching a movie Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc.
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.
● 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.
6 Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam allows you to capture and share video. To use the webcam, follow these steps: 1. Click the HP MediaSmart icon on the desktop. 2. Select the video icon at the far right of the MediaSmart SmartMenu. 3. Click Webcam. NOTE: For more information on using HP MediaSmart, click Start > Help and Support, and type MediaSmart in the Search field.
7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. The optical disc tray does not open 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc.
The computer does not detect the optical drive If the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device and then update, uninstall, or disable the device driver: 1. Remove any discs from the optical drive. 2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is already showing.
– or – ◦ ● 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. This practice frees up valuable system resources and results in better playback performance. ◦ Change desktop color properties.
A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 1. If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f4 one or more times to switch between the 2 displays. 2. Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary: a. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings. b. Specify a primary display and a secondary display.
3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing. 4. 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. 5. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for hardware changes icon in the toolbar.
To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Index A audio devices, connecting external 7 audio features 7 audio functions, checking 7 audio-in (microphone) jack 2 audio-out (headphone) jacks 2 audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack, identifying 2 AutoPlay 14 external audio devices, connecting 7 external monitor port 9 B Blu-ray Disc 12 buttons MediaSmart 3 rotate 3 I internal microphone, identifying issues, resolving 18 C CD burning 15 inserting 12 removing, with power 16 CD drive 10 checking audio functions 7 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Microsoft
W webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam, using 17 Index 25
