HP Pavilion dv5-1150us User Manual

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Multimedia

MultimediaUser Guide

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Using the media buttonThe function of the media button varies by model and installed software. With this button, you can watchmovies, listen to music,

Page 3 - Product notice

Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume using the following controls:●Computer volume buttons:◦To mute or restore volume, press the mute button

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Using the media activity functionsThe media activity buttons (select models only) and the media activity hotkeys control the play of anaudio CD or a D

Page 5 - Table of contents

Next/fast forward buttonDisc status Button FunctionPlaying Next/fast forward button Plays the next track or chapter.Playing fn + next/fast forward but

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2 Multimedia softwareYour computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies,and view pictures. The follow

Page 7 - 1 Multimedia features

Using QuickPlay softwareQuickPlay turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With QuickPlay, you can enjoy musicand DVD movies. You can a

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Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareTo locate other preinstalled multimedia software:▲Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multim

Page 9 - Component Description

Installing multimedia software from a discTo install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps:1. Insert the disc into the optical

Page 10 - Using the media button

3AudioYour computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:●Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers●Record

Page 11 - Adjusting the volume

Connecting external audio devicesWARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,earbuds, or a headset.

Page 12 - Play/pause button

© Copyright 2008 Hewlett-PackardDevelopment Company, L.P.Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista areeither trademarks or registered trademarksof Microso

Page 13 - Stop button

Checking your audio functionsTo check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:1. Select Start > Control Panel.2. Click Hardware and S

Page 14 - 2 Multimedia software

4VideoYour computer enables you to use a variety of video features:●Watch movies●Play games over the Internet●Edit pictures and video to create presen

Page 15 - Using QuickPlay software

Connecting an external monitor or projectorThe external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projectorto

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Connecting an HDMI deviceThe computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connectsthe computer to an optional

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Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon.2. Click the Playback tab,

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Watching TVYour computer may have an integrated TV tuner (select models only), or you may have an optionalexternal TV tuner. A TV tuner enables you to

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3. Use the arrow keys to select the program you want to view, and then press the OK button. Therecorded program begins to play in the preview window.4

Page 20 - Checking your audio functions

5 Optical driveYour computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. Identify whatkind of device is installed in you

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Using optical discsAn optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs storeinformation, such as music, phot

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Selecting the right discAn optical drive supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also usedfor commercial audio rec

Page 23 - Connecting an HDMI device

Product noticeThis user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not beavailable on your computer.iii

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HD DVD discs and Blu-ray DiscHD DVD is a high-density disc format designed for the storage of large amounts of data and high-definition video. The cap

Page 25 - Watching TV

Playing music1. Turn on the computer.2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray.3. Pull out the tray (2).4. H

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Watching a movieYour optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. You can also watch high-definition moviesfrom a disc if your computer inclu

Page 27 - 5 Optical drive

Changing DVD region settingsMost DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protectcopyrights internationall

Page 28 - Using optical discs

Creating or “burning” a CD or DVDIf your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software suchas Windows Media Player

Page 29 - Selecting the right disc

Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out thetray (2)

Page 30 - HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc

6 WebcamYour computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an inputdevice that allows you to capture and sh

Page 31 - Playing music

Webcam tipsFor optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam:●Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant me

Page 32 - Watching a movie

Adjusting webcam propertiesYou can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box, which is accessible from variousprograms that use the int

Page 33 - Changing DVD region settings

7 TroubleshootingThe following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.33

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iv Product notice

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The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD orDVD1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the d

Page 36 - 6 Webcam

The computer does not detect the optical driveIf Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.I

Page 37 - Webcam tips

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 su

Page 38 - Adjusting webcam properties

A disc does not play automatically1. Click Start and type autoplay in the Start Search box.As you type, search results are listed in the pane above th

Page 39 - 7 Troubleshooting

A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically●Press the Play button. You may have accidentally paused the movie.●Clean the disc.●Conserve system reso

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A DVD movie is not visible on an external display1. If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f5 one or more timest

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The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stopsbefore completion●Be sure that all other programs are closed.●Turn off Sleep mode and Hiberna

Page 42 - A disc does not play

A device driver must be reinstalled1. Remove any discs from the optical drive.2. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box.As you ty

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3. Click your specific product from the models listed.4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system.5. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an

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IndexAaudio devices, connectingexternal 13audio features 12audio functions, checking 14audio-in (microphone) jack 3audio-out (headphone) jacks 2BBlu-r

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Table of contents1 Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components ...

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optical disc tray 34optical drive detection 35Windows drivers 42TV, watching 19Vvideo features 15volume 5volume buttons 5volume mute button, identifyi

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DVD±R discs ... 23DVD±RW discs ...

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1 Multimedia featuresYour computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your computer may i

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Identifying your multimedia componentsThe following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer.Component Description(1) I

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Component Description(7) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo arraymicrophone, or monaural microphone.(

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