HP Presario CQ60-400 - Notebook PC, User Manual

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

Page 2: ...re 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 August 2009 Document Part Number 573756 001 Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models Some feature...

Page 3: ...ur audio functions 6 4 Video Connecting an external monitor or projector 8 Connecting an HDMI device select models only 9 Configuring audio for HDMI select models only 9 5 Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive 11 Using optical discs 12 Selecting the right disc 13 CD R discs 13 CD RW discs 13 DVD R discs 13 DVD RW discs 13 LightScribe DVD R discs 13 Blu ray discs 14 Playing music 15...

Page 4: ...does not play 23 A disc does not play automatically 24 A DVD movie stops skips or plays erratically 24 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display 25 The process of burning a disc does not begin or it stops before completion 25 A device driver must be reinstalled 25 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 26 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 26 Index 27 iv ...

Page 5: ...for listening to music Integrated 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 multimedia tasks NOTE Your computer may not include all of the components listed The following sections explain how to identify an...

Page 6: ...ll photographs 3 Internal microphone Records sound 4 Speakers 2 Produce sound 5 Audio out headphone jack Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers headphones earbuds a headset or television audio NOTE When a device is connected to the headphone jack the computer speakers are disabled 6 Audio in microphone jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone stereo array mic...

Page 7: ... down Click the Mute Speakers icon to mute the volume or a Right click the Speakers icon in the notification area and then click Open Volume Mixer b In the Speakers column increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute Speakers icon If the Speakers icon is not displayed in the notification area follow these steps to add it a Right ...

Page 8: ...n key 2 When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing press fn f9 3 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 3 To stop the disc press fn f10 4 To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD press fn f11 5 To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD press fn f12 6 4 C...

Page 9: ...nstalled multimedia software Select Start All Programs and then open the multimedia program you want to use For example if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD click Windows Media Player NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders Installing multimedia software from a disc To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD follow these steps 1 Insert the disc into the opti...

Page 10: ...tal Notices To connect external devices such as external speakers headphone or a microphone refer to the manufacturer s instructions 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 instal...

Page 11: ...lick Start Recording 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 To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Checking your audio functions 7...

Page 12: ...xternal monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector 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 ...

Page 13: ...ce to the HDMI port 1 Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the video device according to the device manufacturer s instructions 3 Press fn f4 on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer Configuring audio for HDMI select models only To configure HDMI audio first connect an audio or vid...

Page 14: ...kers follow these steps 1 Right click the Speakers icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar and then click Playback devices 2 On the Playback tab click Speakers 3 Click Set Default and then click OK 10 Chapter 4 Video ...

Page 15: ...dentifying the installed optical drive Select Start Computer You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer including your 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 LightScribe DVD RW R and CD RW Combo drive with Double Layer DL support Blu ray Disc ROM ...

Page 16: ...l discs as described in the following table 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 DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive Yes Yes No No DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive with DL support Yes Yes Yes No LightScribe DVD RW R and CD RW Combo Drive with DL support Yes Yes Yes Yes Blu ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD R RW DL support Yes...

Page 17: ...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 to perm...

Page 18: ...ion video A single layer Blu ray Disc can store 25 GB over five times the capacity of a single layer DVD at 4 7 GB A dual layer Blu ray Disc can store 50 GB almost 6 times the capacity of a dual layer DVD at 8 5 GB Typical uses include the following Storage of large amounts of data High definition video Video games 14 Chapter 5 Optical drive ...

Page 19: ...aps 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 DVD Play or Windows Media Player both 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 experience the following behaviors Your playb...

Page 20: ...ezel to release the disc tray 3 Pull out 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 DVD Play launches and plays the movie automatically NOTE ...

Page 21: ...on tab To change settings through the operating system 1 Select Start Control Panel System and Security Then in the System area 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 Refer to Help and ...

Page 22: ...nd the process for 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 optical drive 3 Select Start All Programs and then select the name of the so...

Page 23: ...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 disc tray and place the disc in a protective case Removing an optical disc CD or DVD 19 ...

Page 24: ...ou to experiment with the following 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 ...

Page 25: ... a lower brightness setting creates a darker image Contrast Controls the difference between lighter and darker areas on the image A higher contrast setting intensifies the image a lower contrast setting maintains more of the original information s dynamic range but leads to a flatter image Hue Controls the aspect of color that distinguishes it from another color what makes a color red green or blu...

Page 26: ... gently on the paper clip until the disc tray 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 d...

Page 27: ...s working properly The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues Click the Driver tab to update disable or uninstall drivers for this device A disc does not play Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD Log off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD Be sure that you insert the disc properly Be sure that the disc is clean I...

Page 28: ...Screen resolution 2 Select Advanced Settings Monitor tab 3 Select High Color 16 bit if this setting is not already selected 4 Click OK A disc does not play automatically 1 Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay Settings 2 Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected 3 Click Save A CD or DVD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical d...

Page 29: ...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 Manager A device driver must be reinstalled 1 Remove any discs from the optical drive 2 Select Start Control Panel System an...

Page 30: ...click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information 6 Click Install now to install the updated driver without downloading the file or Click Download only to save the file to your computer When prompted click Save and then select a storage location on your hard drive After the file is downloaded navigate to the folder where the file was stored and double click the file to ins...

Page 31: ...speaker volume 3 muting speaker volume 3 I internal microphone identifying 2 issues resolving 22 J jacks audio in microphone 2 audio out headphone 2 M media activity hotkeys 4 microphone audio in jack 2 microphone internal 2 monitor connecting 8 movie watching 16 multimedia components identifying 2 multimedia software 5 multimedia software installing 5 music playing 15 O optical disc Blu ray Disc ...

Page 32: ...W webcam 2 webcam light 2 webcam properties adjusting 21 webcam tips 21 webcam using 20 28 Index ...

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