HP KR922UT Multimedia User Manual

Multimedia

User Guide

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First Edition: April 2008

Document Part Number: 465244-001

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

Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 3

2 Multimedia software

Using preinstalled multimedia software ................................................................................................ 6

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

3 Audio

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

Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................................... 10

4 Video

Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 12

5 Optical drive (select models only)

Identifying the external optical drive ................................................................................................... 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................. 15

Playing music ..................................................................................................................................... 16

Watching a movie ............................................................................................................................... 17

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

Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD .................................................................................................... 19

Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) .............................................................................................. 20

6 Webcam (select models only)

Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................................. 22

7 Troubleshooting

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

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

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

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A disc does not play automatically ..................................................................................................... 27

A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ................................................................................... 28

A DVD movie is not visible on an external display ............................................................................. 29

The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion .................................... 30

A device driver must be reinstalled .................................................................................................... 31

Obtaining the latest HP device drivers ............................................................................... 31

Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers ..................................................................... 32

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 33

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1 Multimedia features

Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music and view pictures. Your
computer may include the following multimedia components:

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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
pictures

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Hotkeys that provide fast access to volume control

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

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

Component Description

(1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.

(2) Webcam Captures video.

(3) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

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

microphone, or monaural microphone.

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

speakers, headphones, ear buds, or a headset.

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

computer speakers are disabled.

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Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume using the following controls:

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Computer volume hotkey—A combination of the fn key (1) and either the f8 (2), f10 (3), or f11 (4)
function key:

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To mute or restore volume, press fn+f8.

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To decrease volume, press fn+f10.

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To increase volume, press fn+f11.

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Windows® volume control:

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.

– or –

a. Right-click the Volume 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 Volume

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.

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

d. Click OK.

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Program volume control:

Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.

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2 Multimedia software

Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music and view pictures.
The following sections provide details about preinstalled multimedia software and installing multimedia
software from a disc.

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Using preinstalled multimedia software

To locate preinstalled multimedia software:

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Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use.

NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders.

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