HP Pavilion dv6-2155dx User Manual

MultimediaUser Guide

Using the media activity hotkeysA media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and a function key (2).●When an audio CD or a DVD is not pl

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

Using HP MediaSmart softwareHP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you canenjoy music and DVD and BD m

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To return audio to the computer speakers, follow these steps:1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskba

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

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

Using optical discsOptical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) store information such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs andBDs have a higher storage capacity

Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are alsous

Blu-ray DiscAlso called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information,including high-definition video.

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

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

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

Table of contents1 Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components ...

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

Removing a CD, DVD, or BD1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out thetray (2) until it st

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

7 TroubleshootingThe following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.29

The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD,DVD, or BD1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of

The computer does not detect the optical driveIf the computer does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing orcorrupt

A disc does not play●Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD.●Log off the Internet before playing a CD, DVD, or BD.

A disc does not play automatically1. Click Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay Settings.2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media an

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

A movie is not visible on an external display1. If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f4 one or more timesto sw

Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD ... 26Removing a CD

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

Obtaining the latest Windows device driversYou can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be set toautomat

IndexAaudio devices, connectingexternal 12audio features 11audio functions, checking 13audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-out (headphone) jacks 2BBD dr

volume scroll zone 4volume scroll zone, identifying 3volume, adjusting 4Wwatching TV 18webcam 2webcam light 2webcam, using 28Index 39

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

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

Component Description(7) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decreasevolume and to the right to increase volum

Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume using the following controls:●Computer volume buttons (select models only):◦To mute or restore volume, p

Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.Adjusting the volume 5