Compaq Presario F700 - Notebook PC, C771US - Presario 15.4"" Widescreen Notebook Computer. Intel Dual-Core T2390 1.86 GHz User Manual

Multimedia
User Guide
© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
First Edition: November 2007
Document Part Number: 460532-001
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
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Table of contents
1 Using multimedia hardware
Using the audio features ...................................................................................................................... 1
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack .................................................................................. 2
Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ................................................................................. 2
Adjusting the volume ........................................................................................................... 3
Using the video features ....................................................................................................................... 4
Using the external monitor port ............................................................................................ 4
Using the S-Video-out jack .................................................................................................. 5
Using the webcam (select models only) ............................................................................................... 6
Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................... 8
Using an optical drive ........................................................................................................................... 9
Identifying the installed optical drive .................................................................................... 9
Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) .................................................................................. 9
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) ............................................................................. 10
When the disc tray opens .................................................................................. 10
When the disc tray does not open ..................................................................... 10
Using the media activity functions ...................................................................................................... 12
Using the media activity hotkeys ....................................................................................... 12
2 Working with multimedia software
Opening preinstalled multimedia software ......................................................................................... 14
Installing multimedia software from a disc .......................................................................................... 14
Using multimedia software ................................................................................................................. 14
Preventing playback disruptions ......................................................................................................... 15
Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 16
Observing the copyright warning ........................................................................................................ 16
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
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1 Using multimedia hardware
Using the audio features
The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer.
Component Description
(1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
(2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(3) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(4) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
(5) Volume down hotkey Press fn+pg dn to decrease speaker volume.
(6) Volume up hotkey Press fn+pg up to increase speaker volume.
(7) Volume mute hotkey Press fn+home to mute and restore speaker sound.
Using the audio features 1
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. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a single sound channel
(monaural) connector into the headphone jack.
In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used to connect the audio-out function of an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system.
When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.
When a device is connected to a headphone jack, the speakers are disabled.
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