HP V6905TU User Manual
Multimedia
User Guide
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First Edition: January 2008
Document Part Number: 465440-001
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
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Product notice ...................................................................................................................................... 1
Using the audio features ...................................................................................................................... 1
Important audio settings ...................................................................................................... 2
Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only) .................................................................. 3
Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ................................................................................. 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 (select models only) ................................................................. 8
Using the camera ................................................................................................................................ 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 (CD or DVD) ................................................................................ 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
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Opening preinstalled multimedia software ......................................................................................... 20
Installing multimedia software from a disc .......................................................................................... 20
Using multimedia software ................................................................................................................. 21
Preventing playback disruptions ......................................................................................................... 22
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Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 23
Observing the copyright warning ........................................................................................................ 23
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 24
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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.
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.
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Component Description
(4) Audio-out (headphone) jack (second jack included
on select models only)
(5) Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound.
(6) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease
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:
Use QuickPlay as your software application.
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Set S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) as your default audio playback device.
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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.
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear
buds, a headset, or television audio.
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.
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 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.
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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Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the following controls:
Computer volume buttons:
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To decrease volume, press the volume down button (2).
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To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1).
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To increase volume, press the volume up button (3).
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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.
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a. Double-click the Volume icon in the notification area.
b. In the Device column, increase or decrease the volume by moving the 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 > Volume tab.
b. Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box.
c. Click Apply.
Program volume control:
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Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.
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