HP (Hewlett-Packard) multimedia User Manual
Multimedia
User Guide
© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice. The only
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First Edition: June 2007
Document Part Number: 438899-001
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 Using multimedia hardware
Using the audio features ...................................................................................................................... 1
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack .................................................................................. 2
Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ................................................................................. 2
Adjusting the volume ........................................................................................................... 3
Using the video features ....................................................................................................................... 4
Using the external monitor port ............................................................................................ 4
Using the HDMI port ............................................................................................................ 5
Using an optical drive ........................................................................................................................... 6
Identifying the installed optical drive .................................................................................... 6
Inserting an optical disc ....................................................................................................... 6
Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power ................................ 7
Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available ......................................... 8
2 Working with multimedia software
Opening preinstalled multimedia software ......................................................................................... 10
Installing multimedia software from a disc .......................................................................................... 10
Using multimedia software ................................................................................................................. 10
Preventing playback disruptions ......................................................................................................... 11
Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 12
Observing the copyright warning ........................................................................................................ 12
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
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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) Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound.
(2) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease
volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also press the
left side of the volume scroll zone to decrease volume, or press the
right side of the volume scroll zone to increase volume.
(3) Internal microphone Records sound.
(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear
(6) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
buds, a headset, or television audio.
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