HP Pavilion dv9830er, Multimedia User Manual

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Page 2: ... 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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

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 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

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Page 5: ... 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 ...

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Page 7: ... 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 z...

Page 8: ...ice 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 audi...

Page 9: ...ing 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 p...

Page 10: ...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 these steps to add it...

Page 11: ...g 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 Using the Quick Launch buttons 5 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 12: ...o 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 6 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 13: ... 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 computer ...

Page 14: ...g features Video Record and play back webcam video You can also e mail or upload video to YouTube using the icon on the software interface Streaming video When you open your instant message program YouCam displays a floating toolbar that lets you add graphic effects Special effects Add frames filters and emoticons to your snapshots and video Snapshots Take single frame or burst webcam snapshots in...

Page 15: ...wall temporarily disable the firewall NOTE Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games interfere with printer or file sharing on a network or block authorized e mail attachments To temporarily solve the problem disable the firewall perform the task that you want to perform and then reenable the firewall To permanently resolve the problem reconfigure the firewall Whenever...

Page 16: ...ration 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 or midtones of an image Adjusting the gamma of an image allows you to change the brightne...

Page 17: ...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 disc tray NOTE After you insert a disc a short pause is normal If you have not sele...

Page 18: ...emove 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 12 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 19: ...n 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 Using an optical drive 13 Downloaded fr...

Page 20: ... 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 of a DVD press ...

Page 21: ...top 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 Using the media activity functions 15 Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 22: ...ast forward button Plays the next track or chapter Playing fn next fast forward button Fast forwards the playback Stop button Media status Button Function Playing Stop button Stops the playback 16 Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware Downloaded from LpManual com Manuals ...

Page 23: ...nect 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 drive and then cop...

Page 24: ...lect 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 AutoPlay dialog ...

Page 25: ...ing 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 restart it Preventing ...

Page 26: ...vice 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 DVD CD ROM drives 4 Right click the DVD drive for which you want to change ...

Page 27: ...e 1 3 audio out headphone 1 3 S Video out 7 M media activity buttons 15 media activity hotkeys 14 media button 5 microphone audio in jack 1 microphone internal 1 microphones supported 3 monitor connecting 6 multimedia software described 17 using 18 mute button 4 mute button identifying 1 O optical disc inserting 11 removing with power 12 removing without power 13 writing to 17 optical drive playin...

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