HP KR922UT - 2133 Mini-Note - C7-M 1 GHz, Multimedia User Manual

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

Page 2: ...ormation 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 April 2008 Document Part ...

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

Page 4: ...iv Product notice ...

Page 5: ...ect 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 T...

Page 6: ...cally 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 vi ...

Page 7: ...ated microphone for recording your own audio Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music movies and pictures 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...

Page 8: ... 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 2 Chapter 1 Multimedia featu...

Page 9: ... 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 ...

Page 10: ...c Under System icons select the Volume check box d Click OK Program volume control Volume can also be adjusted within some programs 4 Chapter 1 Multimedia features ...

Page 11: ...r 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 5 ...

Page 12: ...multimedia software To locate preinstalled multimedia software Select Start All Programs and then open the multimedia program you want to use NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders 6 Chapter 2 Multimedia software ...

Page 13: ...to the other USB port on the computer must be connected to AC power To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD follow these steps 1 Insert the disc into a connected external optical drive 2 When the installation wizard opens follow the on screen instructions 3 Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so NOTE For details about using software included with the computer refer to the so...

Page 14: ...nd using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone Download music from the Internet Create multimedia presentations using audio and images Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs Stream radio programs select models only or receive FM radio signals Create or burn audio CDs using an external optical drive 8 Chapter 3 Audio ...

Page 15: ... a microphone refer to the information provided with the device For best results remember the following tips Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer Cable connectors are normally color coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device NOTE A driver is a required program that acts li...

Page 16: ...ugh connected headphones To check the record functions of the computer follow these steps 1 Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder 2 Click Record and speak into the microphone Save the file to your desktop 3 Open Windows Media Player and play back the sound NOTE For best results when recording speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a setting free of background noise T...

Page 17: ...4 Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features Play games over the Internet Edit pictures and video to create presentations Connect external video devices 11 ...

Page 18: ...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 f2 to transfer the image to the device Repeatedly pressing fn f2 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device 12 Chapter 4 Video ...

Page 19: ... your computer including the connected external optical drive You may have one of the following types of drives DVD ROM Drive DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive with Double Layer DL support HD DVD R Drive with SuperMulti DVD R RW Double Layer DL support HD DVD ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD R RW Double Layer DL support LightScribe DVD RW R and CD RW Combo drive with Doubl...

Page 20: ...Optical drive type Write to CD RW Write to DVD RW R Write to DVD R DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD RW R Write to HD DVD DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive Yes Yes No No No DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive with DL support Yes Yes Yes No No HD DVD R Drive with SuperMulti DVD R RW DL support Yes Yes Yes No Yes HD DVD ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD R RW DL support Yes Yes Yes No No LightScribe DVD RW...

Page 21: ...rded it cannot be erased or written over CD RW discs Use a CD RW disc a rewritable version of a CD to store large projects that must be updated frequently Typical uses include the following Developing and maintaining large documents and project files Transporting work files Making weekly backups of hard drive files Updating photos video audio and data continuously DVD R discs Use blank DVD R discs...

Page 22: ...3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place 6 Close the disc tray 7 If you have not yet configured AutoPlay the AutoPlay dialog box opens and asks how you want to use the media content Choose Windows Media Player which is preinstalled on your computer NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If Sleep or Hibernation is initiated during playback of a disc you may experie...

Page 23: ...ut the tray 2 4 Hold the disc by the edges 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 disc tray NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If you have not selected a media player an...

Page 24: ... is displayed on the DVD Region tab To change settings through the operating system 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 software running utilities or changing Windows settings R...

Page 25: ...r creating an MP3 disc is the same as the process for creating a data file MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed To burn a CD or DVD follow these steps 1 Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive 2 Insert a blank CD or DVD into the external optical drive 3 Select Start All Programs and the name of the software you want to u...

Page 26: ...move 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 disc tray and place the disc in a protective case 20 Chapter 5 Optical drive select models only ...

Page 27: ...o the online Help for that software For optimum performance observe the following guidelines while using the integrated webcam Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before attempting a video conversation Your integrated webcam may not work properly across some network firewalls If you are having trouble viewing or sending video to someone on another LAN or outside ...

Page 28: ...s it from another color what makes a color red green or blue Hue is distinct from saturation which measures the intensity 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 def...

Page 29: ...7 Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions 23 ...

Page 30: ...y is 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 disc tray and place the disc in a protective case 24 Chapter 7 Troubl...

Page 31: ...and type device manager in the Start Search box As you type search results are listed in the pane above the box 3 In the results pane click Device Manager If prompted by User Account Control click Continue 4 In the Device Manager window click the plus sign next to DVD CD ROM drives unless a minus sign is already showing Look for an optical drive listing If the drive is not listed install or reinst...

Page 32: ...er of the following ways Playback may resume or The playback window in the multimedia program may close To return to playing the disc click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc In rare cases you may need to exit the program and then restart it Increase system resources Turn off printers and scanners and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices Disconnecting these Plug...

Page 33: ...ted in the pane above the box 2 In the results pane click Autoplay If prompted by User Account Control click Continue 3 Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for all media and devices and then click Save A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive A disc does not play automatically 27 ...

Page 34: ...f the Internet Change the color properties of the desktop 1 Right click on a blank area of the computer desktop and select Personalize Display Settings 2 Set Colors to Medium 16 bit if this setting is not already selected Disconnect external devices such as a printer scanner camera or handheld device 28 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ...

Page 35: ...rnal display primary a Right click on a blank area of the computer desktop and select Personalize Display Settings b Specify a primary display and a secondary display NOTE When using both displays the DVD image will not appear on any display designated as the secondary display To get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide select Start Help and Support A DVD movie is not ...

Page 36: ...Optical drive for more information about disc types Be sure that the disc is inserted properly Select a slower write speed and try again If you are copying a disc save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying to burn the contents to a new disc and then burn from your hard drive Reinstall the disc burning device driver located in the DVD CD ROM drives category in Device M...

Page 37: ...dows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices requiring drivers NOTE If you are prompted to restart the computer save all open files and then continue with the restart 7 Reopen Device Manager if necessary and then verify that the drivers are once again listed 8 Try running your program again If uninstalling and reinstalling the default device drivers do...

Page 38: ...ile is downloaded navigate to the folder where the file was stored and double click the file to install 7 If prompted to do so restart your computer after the installation is complete and then verify the operation of the device Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft Update This Windows feature can be set to automatically chec...

Page 39: ...audio out jacks 2 headphones 2 I internal microphone identifying 2 issues resolving 23 J jacks audio in microphone 2 audio out headphone 2 M microphone internal 2 monitor connecting 12 movie watching 17 multimedia components identifying 2 multimedia software 5 6 multimedia software installing 7 mute button 3 O optical disc inserting 16 removing 20 optical discs using 14 optical drive 14 optical dr...

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