HP Pavilion dv9830er Multimedia User Manual

Multimedia

User Guide

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© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.

Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.

The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice. The only
warranties for HP products and services are
set forth in the express warranty statements
accompanying such products and services.
Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting an additional warranty. HP shall
not be liable for technical or editorial errors
or omissions contained herein.

First Edition: November 2007

Document Part Number: 460909-001

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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

Important audio settings ...................................................................................................... 2

Using the audio-in (microphone) jack .................................................................................. 3

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

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

Using the Quick Launch buttons .......................................................................................................... 5

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

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

Using the S-Video-out jack (select models only) ................................................................. 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 when running on battery or external power .............................. 12

Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available ....................................... 13

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

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

Using the media activity buttons ........................................................................................ 15

Previous/rewind button ...................................................................................... 15

Play/pause button ............................................................................................. 15

Next/fast forward button .................................................................................... 16

Stop button ........................................................................................................ 16

2 Working with multimedia software

Opening preinstalled multimedia software ......................................................................................... 18

Installing multimedia software from a disc .......................................................................................... 18

Using multimedia software ................................................................................................................. 18

Preventing playback disruptions ......................................................................................................... 19

Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 20

Observing the copyright warning ........................................................................................................ 20

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 21

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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) Record sound.

(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 (1 or 2; second jack

included on select models only)

Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear
buds, a headset, or television audio.

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

(6) 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 tap the
minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plus
sign on the scroll zone to increase volume.

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Important audio settings

For best results, when you connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI
port on your computer, follow these guidelines:

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Use QuickPlay as your software application.

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Set S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) as your default audio playback device.

Otherwise, you may hear audio only through your computer speakers, not through the audio or video
device.

To set S/PDIF as your default audio playback device, follow these steps:

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon.

2. Select the Playback tab.

3. Select S/PDIF Interface > Set Default, and then click OK.

4. Start QuickPlay (or restart it if it is already running), and you should hear audio on your device.

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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. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.

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-out function of
an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system.

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.

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