HP Compaq Presario V6000T CTO, Compaq Presario V6100 CTO, Compaq Presario V6102EA, Compaq Presario V6104NR, Compaq Presario V6104US Multimedia Guide

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Multimedia

User Guide

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First Edition: September 2006

Document Part Number: 430100-001

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

Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only) .................................................................. 3

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

Using the QuickPlay buttons ................................................................................................................ 5

Media button—QuickPlay installed ...................................................................................... 5

Media button—QuickPlay not installed ................................................................................ 5

DVD button—QuickPlay installed ........................................................................................ 6

DVD button—QuickPlay not installed .................................................................................. 6

Using the video features ....................................................................................................................... 7

Using the external monitor port ............................................................................................ 7

Using the S-Video-out jack .................................................................................................. 8

Using the camera (select models only) ................................................................................................ 9

Capturing and streaming video .......................................................................................... 10

Capturing video ................................................................................................. 10

Streaming video with an instant message program .......................................... 10

Taking still photographs with the integrated camera ......................................................... 11

Adjusting camera properties .............................................................................................. 11

Using an optical drive ......................................................................................................................... 13

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

Inserting an optical disc ..................................................................................................... 13

Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power .............................. 14

Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available ....................................... 15

Using the media activity functions ...................................................................................................... 16

Using the media activity hotkeys ....................................................................................... 16

Using the media activity buttons (select models only) ....................................................... 17

Previous/rewind button ...................................................................................... 17

Play/pause button ............................................................................................. 17

Next/fast forward button .................................................................................... 18

Stop button ........................................................................................................ 18

2 Working with multimedia software

Opening preinstalled multimedia software ......................................................................................... 20

Installing multimedia software from a disc .......................................................................................... 20

Using multimedia software ................................................................................................................. 20

Preventing playback disruptions ......................................................................................................... 21

Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 22

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Observing the copyright warning ........................................................................................................ 22

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 23

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1 Using multimedia hardware

Using the audio features

The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer.

NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component Description

(1) Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Record sound.

NOTE A microphone icon next to each microphone

opening indicates that the computer has internal microphones.

(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 Connect optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear

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buds, a headset, or television audio.

Component Description

(5) Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack (select

models only)

(6) Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound.

(7) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease

Provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound and other high-end audio output.

volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or you can tap the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume.

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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.

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 input function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.

When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.

When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the speakers are disabled.

Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only)

S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface) or digital audio provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound and other high-end audio output.

For digital audio connections, connect the S/PDIF digital audio plug to the digital audio connector on your audio/video equipment.

NOTE In order to use S/PDIF with the headphone jack, you will need an optional mini TOS link

cable and/or adapter.

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Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume using the following controls:

Computer volume buttons:

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To mute or restore volume, press the mute button.

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

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

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Microsoft® Windows® volume control:

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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. Select the Mute check box

to mute the volume.

– or –

a. Double-click the Volume icon in the notification area.

b. In the Master Volume column, you can increase or decrease the column by moving the

Volume slider up or down. You can also adjust the balance or mute the volume.

If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:

a. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices > Sounds and Audio

Devices.

b. Click the Volume tab.

c. Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box.

d. Click Apply.

Program volume control:

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Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.

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Using the QuickPlay buttons

Media button and DVD button (select models only) functions vary, depending on the software installed on your computer.

The media button (1) and the DVD button (2) allow you to listen to music, play DVDs, and watch movies with the touch of a button.

Media button—QuickPlay installed

Computer power state Media button function

On or off Opens a music program or the Media menu so that you can

Standby Exits standby.

select a multimedia program.

NOTE Press the power button to exit the

program.

Media button—QuickPlay not installed

Computer power state Media button function

On Opens the default media player.

Off None.

Standby Exits standby.

NOTE The media button does not affect the restoration from hibernation.

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