HP Compaq Presario CQ40-601AX, Compaq Presario CQ40-603TU, Compaq Presario CQ40-605TU, Compaq Presario CQ40-606AU, Compaq Presario CQ40-606AX Multimedia Guide

Multimedia

User Guide

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Second Edition: August 2009

First Edition: August 2009

Document Part Number: 539995-002

Product notice

This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.

Table of contents

1 Multimedia features

Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2

Using the DVD button (select models only) .......................................................................................... 3

Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 4

Using the media activity functions ........................................................................................................ 6

Using the media activity hotkeys ......................................................................................... 6

2 Multimedia software

Using DVD Play software ..................................................................................................................... 7

Using other preinstalled multimedia software ....................................................................................... 7

Installing multimedia software from a disc ............................................................................................ 7

3 Audio

Connecting external audio devices ...................................................................................................... 9

Checking your audio functions ............................................................................................................. 9

4 Video

Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 10

Connecting an HDMI device ............................................................................................................... 11

5 Optical drive

Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 13

Using optical discs .............................................................................................................................. 14

Selecting the right disc ....................................................................................................................... 15

Playing music ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Watching a movie ............................................................................................................................... 18

Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 19

Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD .................................................................................................... 20

Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) .............................................................................................. 21

Configuring audio for HDMI ............................................................................................... 12

CD-R discs ......................................................................................................................... 15

CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................................... 15

DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................................... 15

DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................. 15

LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................. 16

Blu-ray Disc ....................................................................................................................... 16

6 Webcam (select models only)

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Webcam tips ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................................. 23

7 Troubleshooting

The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD ....................................................... 24

The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................................. 25

A disc does not play ........................................................................................................................... 26

A disc does not play automatically ..................................................................................................... 26

A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ................................................................................... 27

A DVD movie is not visible on an external display ............................................................................. 27

The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion .................................... 27

A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display ........................................... 28

A device driver must be reinstalled .................................................................................................... 28

Obtaining the latest HP device drivers ............................................................................... 29

Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers ..................................................................... 29

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 30

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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

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Integrated speakers for listening to music

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Integrated microphone for recording your own audio

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Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video

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Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and

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pictures

Multimedia buttons and hotkeys that provide fast access to multimedia tasks

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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.

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Identifying your multimedia components

Component Description

(1) Internal microphone Records sound.

NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may

have 1 or 2 internal microphones.

(2) Webcam light (select models only) Turns on when video software accesses the webcam.

(3) Webcam (select models only) Captures video.

(4) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(5) Volume mute button (select models only) Mutes and restores speaker sound.

(6) Volume scroll zone (select models only) Adjusts speaker volume.

(7) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array

(8) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo

microphone, or monaural microphone.

speakers, headphones, ear buds, 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.

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Component Description

(9) Volume down hotkey (pg dn) Decreases speaker sound when pressed in combination with the

fn key.

(10) Volume up hotkey (pg up) Increases speaker sound when pressed in combination with the

(11) Volume mute hotkey (home) Mutes and restores speaker sound when pressed in combination

fn key.

with the fn key.

Using the DVD button (select models only)

The function of the DVD button varies by model and installed software. With this button, you can watch
movies and listen to music.

Pressing the DVD button launches the DVD Play program.

NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be asked to log on to

Windows. DVD Play opens after you log on. Refer to the DVD Play software Help for more information.

Using the DVD button (select models only) 3

Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume using the following controls:

Computer volume buttons (select models only):

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To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1).

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To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left, or press

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the volume down button (2).

To increase volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right, press

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the volume up button (3).

Computer volume hotkeys—A combination of the fn (1) key and either the home (2), pg up (3), or

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pg dn (4) keys on the right side of the keyboard:

Computer volume hotkeys:

To mute or restore volume, press fn+home.

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To increase volume, press fn+pg up.

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To decrease volume, press fn+pg dn.

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Windows® volume control:

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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.

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a. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, and then click Open Volume Mixer.

b. In the Speakers column, you can 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:

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Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.

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Using the media activity functions

The media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into 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).

When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing, press fn+f9 (3) to play the disc.

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When an audio CD or a DVD is playing, use the following hotkeys:

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To pause or resume playing the disc, press fn+f9 (3).

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To stop the disc, press fn+f10 (4).

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To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD, press fn+f11

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(5).

To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD, press fn+f12 (6).

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2 Multimedia software

Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music and watch
movies. The following sections provide details about 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 > All Programs > DVD Play.

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– or –

On select models, press the DVD button on your computer.

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For more information on using DVD Play, refer to the software Help.

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,

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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. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so.

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.

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