HP Compaq NC8230, Compaq NX8420, Nc8430 Hardware Manual
Multimedia
Document Part Number: 419669-001
January 2007
This guide explains how to use the audio and video features of the
computer.
Contents
1 Multimedia hardware
Using the optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Identifying the installed optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Inserting an optical disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Removing an optical disc (with power). . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Removing an optical disc (without power) . . . . . . . . 1–4
Using the audio features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Using the internal microphone or audio-in
(microphone) jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Using the audio-out (headphone) jack. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Adjusting the volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Using the video features and S-Video-out
video features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Using the external monitor port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Using the S-Video-out jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11
2 Multimedia software
Identifying preinstalled multimedia software . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Installing multimedia software from a CD
(select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Using multimedia software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Preventing playback disruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Protecting the CD or DVD write process. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Changing DVD region settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Observing the copyright warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
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Multimedia hardware
Using the optical drive
The optical drive allows you to play, copy, and create CDs or
DVDs, depending on the type of installed drive and installed
software.
Identifying the installed optical drive
To view the type of optical drive installed in the computer:
» Select Start > Computer.
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Multimedia hardware
Inserting an optical disc
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the
media tray.
3. Pull out the tray 2.
4. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat
surfaces, and position the disc over the tray spindle, with the
label side up.
If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to
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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 media tray.
After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. If you have not
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selected a default media player, an AutoPlay dialog box opens.
It prompts you to select how you want to use the media
content.
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Removing an optical disc (with power)
If the computer is running on external or battery power:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the
media tray, and then pull out the tray 2.
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
disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.
If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you
✎
remove it.
4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.
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Removing an optical disc (without power)
If external or battery power is not available:
1. Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access on the
front bezel of the drive.
2. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out
the tray 2.
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
disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.
If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you
✎
remove it.
4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.
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