HP Dv9575la - Pavilion - Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz, User Manual

Page 1: ...Multimedia User Guide ...

Page 2: ...e 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 April 2007 Document Part Number 438902 001 ...

Page 3: ...Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models Some features may not be available on your computer ENWW iii ...

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Page 5: ...drive 9 Inserting an optical disc 9 Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 10 Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 11 Using the media activity functions 12 Using the media activity hotkeys 12 Using the media activity buttons 13 Previous rewind button 13 Play pause button 13 Next fast forward button 14 Stop button 14 2 Working with multimedia soft...

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Page 7: ...aural 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...

Page 8: ...e risk of personal injury adjust the volume before putting on headphones earbuds or a headset 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 input function of an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system...

Page 9: ...rease 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 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...

Page 10: ...tures Pressing the media button launches the QuickPlay program Pressing the DVD button launches the DVD playback feature of 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 launches after you log on Refer to the QuickPlay online Help for more information 4 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware ENWW ...

Page 11: ...ctor to the computer To connect a display device connect the device cable to the external monitor port NOTE If a properly connected external display device does not display an image press fn f4 to transfer the image to the device Repeatedly pressing fn f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device ENWW Using the video features 5 ...

Page 12: ... connected to the S Video out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or on any other supported external display NOTE The S Video connection provides a higher quality image than a composite video connection To connect a video device to the S Video out jack 1 Plug one end of the S Video cable into the S Video out jack on the computer NOTE If the S Video out jack on the...

Page 13: ...t 1 turns on when video software accesses the camera 2 For optimum performance observe the following guidelines while using the integrated camera Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before attempting a video conversation Your integrated camera may not work properly across some network firewalls If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on anot...

Page 14: ...sity of the hue Saturation Controls the strength of color in the final image A higher saturation setting creates a bolder image a lower saturation setting creates a more subtle image Sharpness Controls the definition of edges in an image A higher sharpness setting creates a more defined image a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image Gamma Controls the contrast affecting the mid level grays...

Page 15: ... the tray 2 4 Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label side up over the tray spindle NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle 5 Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place 6 Close the media tray NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If you ...

Page 16: ...til it stops 2 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 3 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case 10 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware ENWW ...

Page 17: ...released and then pull out the tray 2 until it stops 3 Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible tilt the disc carefully as you remove it 4 Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case ENWW Using an optical d...

Page 18: ... of the fn key 1 and a function key When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing press fn f9 2 to play the disc When an audio CD or a DVD is playing use the following hotkeys To pause or resume playing the disc press fn f9 2 To stop the disc press fn f10 3 To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD press fn f11 4 To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter...

Page 19: ...rward button 3 Stop button 4 Previous rewind button Media status Button Function Playing Previous rewind button Plays a previous track or chapter Playing fn previous rewind button Rewinds the playback Play pause button Media status Button Function Not playing Play pause button Plays the media Playing Play pause button Pauses the playback ENWW Using the media activity functions 13 ...

Page 20: ... Playin g Next fast forward button Plays the next track or chapter Playin g fn next fast forward button Fast forwards the playback Stop button Medi a statu s Button Function Playin g Stop button Stops the playback 14 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware ENWW ...

Page 21: ...ng to a disc connect the computer to a reliable external power source Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power Before writing to a disc close all open programs except the disc software you are using Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc Instead copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard dr...

Page 22: ...ia software 1 Select Start All Programs and then select the multimedia program you want to use For example if you want to use QuickPlay to play an audio CD click QuickPlay NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders 2 Insert the media disc such as an audio CD into the optical drive 3 Follow the instructions on the screen or 1 Insert the media disc such as an audio CD into the optical drive An ...

Page 23: ...Sleep while playing a disc Otherwise you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue If this message is displayed click No After you click No Playback may resume or The playback window in the multimedia program may close To return to playing the CD or DVD click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc In rare cases you may need to exit the program and then restar...

Page 24: ...stem 1 Select Start Computer System properties 2 In the left pane click Device Manager NOTE Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications running utilities or changing Windows settings Refer to Windows online Help for more information 3 Click the sign next to D...

Page 25: ...ne identifying 1 J jacks audio in microphone 1 2 audio out headphone 1 2 S Video out 6 M media activity buttons 13 media activity hotkeys 12 media button 4 microphone audio in jack 1 microphone internal 1 microphones supported 2 monitor connecting 5 multimedia software described 15 using 16 mute button 3 mute button identifying 1 O optical disc inserting 9 removing with power 10 removing without p...

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