HP Compaq Presario V3600 CTO, Compaq Presario V3601AU, Compaq Presario V3601TU, Compaq Presario V3601XX, Compaq Presario V3602AU Multimedia Guide

Multimedia

User Guide

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Third Edition: November 2007

First Edition: April 2007

Document Part Number: 439823-003

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 .................................................................................. 3

Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ................................................................................. 3

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

Using the media button ........................................................................................................................ 5

Using the video features ....................................................................................................................... 6

Using the external monitor port ............................................................................................ 6

Using the S-Video-out jack .................................................................................................. 7

Using the webcam (select models only) .............................................................................................. 8

Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................. 10

Using an optical drive ........................................................................................................................ 11

Identifying the installed optical drive .................................................................................. 11

Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD) ................................................................................ 11

Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) ............................................................................. 12

When the disc tray opens .................................................................................. 12

When the disc tray does not open ..................................................................... 12

Using the media activity functions ...................................................................................................... 14

Using the media activity hotkeys ....................................................................................... 14

2 Working with multimedia software

Opening preinstalled multimedia software ......................................................................................... 16

Installing multimedia software from a disc .......................................................................................... 16

Using multimedia software ................................................................................................................. 16

Preventing playback disruptions ......................................................................................................... 17

Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 18

Observing the copyright warning ........................................................................................................ 18

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 19

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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) (select models only) Record sound.

(2) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.

(3) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

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

microphone, or monaural microphone.

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Component Description

(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear

buds, a headset, or television audio.

(6) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume.

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