HP (Hewlett-Packard) dv5-1150us, FS026UA User Manual

Multimedia

User Guide

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First Edition: June 2008

Document Part Number: 469009-001

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 Multimedia features

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

Using the media button ........................................................................................................................ 4

Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 5

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

Using the media activity buttons .......................................................................................... 6

Previous/rewind button ........................................................................................ 6

Play/pause button ............................................................................................... 6

Next/fast forward button ...................................................................................... 7

Stop button .......................................................................................................... 7

Using the media activity hotkeys ......................................................................................... 7

2 Multimedia software

Using QuickPlay software .................................................................................................................... 9

Using other preinstalled multimedia software ..................................................................................... 10

Installing multimedia software from a disc .......................................................................................... 11

3 Audio

Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................................... 13

Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................................... 14

4 Video

Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 16

Connecting an HDMI device ............................................................................................................... 17

Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) .................................................... 17

Watching TV ....................................................................................................................................... 19

5 Optical drive

Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 21

Using optical discs .............................................................................................................................. 22

Selecting the right disc ....................................................................................................................... 23

CD-R discs ......................................................................................................................... 23

CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................................... 23

Playing music ..................................................................................................................................... 25

Watching a movie ............................................................................................................................... 26

Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 27

Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD .................................................................................................... 28

Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) .............................................................................................. 29

6 Webcam

Webcam tips ....................................................................................................................................... 31

Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................................. 32

7 Troubleshooting

The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD ....................................................... 34

The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................................. 35

A disc does not play ........................................................................................................................... 36

A disc does not play automatically ..................................................................................................... 37

A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ................................................................................... 38

A DVD movie is not visible on an external display ............................................................................. 39

The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion .................................... 40

A device driver must be reinstalled .................................................................................................... 41

DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................................... 23

DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................. 23

LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................. 23

HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc ........................................................................................ 24

Obtaining the latest HP device drivers ............................................................................... 41

Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers ..................................................................... 42

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 43

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.

Identifying your multimedia components

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

Component Description

(1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

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

(3) Webcam Captures video.

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

(5) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(6) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo

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

speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio.

NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the

computer speakers are disabled.

Component Description

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

microphone, or monaural microphone.

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

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Using the media button

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

Pressing the media button launches the QuickPlay program.

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

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

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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 (1).

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To decrease volume, press the volume down button (2), or slide your finger across the volume

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scroll zone from right to left.

To increase volume, press the volume up button (3), or slide your finger across the volume

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scroll zone from left to right.

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. Click the Mute icon to mute

the volume.

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

b. In the Device column, increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. You

can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute icon.

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

a. Right-click in the notification area, and then click Properties.

b. Click the Notification Area tab.

c. Under System icons, select the Volume check box.

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 buttons (select models only) and the media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD in the optical drive.

Using the media activity buttons

The following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons when a disc is in the optical drive.

Previous/rewind button (1)

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Play/pause button (2)

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Next/fast forward button (3)

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Stop button (4)

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Previous/rewind button

Disc status Button Function

Playing Previous/rewind button Plays a previous track or chapter.

Playing fn + previous/rewind button Rewinds the playback.

Play/pause button

Disc status Button Function

Not playing Play/pause button Plays the disc.

Playing Play/pause button Pauses the playback.

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Next/fast forward button

Disc status Button Function

Playing Next/fast forward button Plays the next track or chapter.

Playing fn + next/fast forward button Fast forwards the playback.

Stop button

Disc status Button Function

Playing Stop button Stops the playback.

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, watch movies, and view pictures. The following sections provide details about QuickPlay and other preinstalled multimedia software.

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Using QuickPlay software

QuickPlay turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With QuickPlay, you can enjoy music and DVD movies. You can also play and sing along with karaoke CDs (select models only) and view and record live TV. QuickPlay includes the following features:

Internet TV—Classic oldies, a range of TV shows and channels, as well as the HP-TV channel

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streamed in full-screen to computers with an Internet connection.

Playlist upload support:

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Upload your QuickPlay photo playlists to Internet photo albums, such as Snapfish.

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Upload your QuickPlay video playlists to YouTube.

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Export your QuickPlay playlist to the CyberLink DVD Suite.

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Pandora Internet radio (North America only)—Listen to music selected just for you, streamed from

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the Internet.

To start QuickPlay:

Press the media button on your computer.

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

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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.

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