HP tx2-1002au User's Guide

MultimediaUser Guide

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

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

You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps:1. Select

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

5 Optical driveYour computer includes an optical drive that allows you to read data discs, play music, and watchmovies. If your computer includes a Bl

Optical drive type Write to CD-RW Write to DVD±RW/R Write to DVD+R DL Write label toLightScribe CD orDVD±RW/RDVD±RW/R and CD-RWCombo DriveYes Yes No N

DVD±R discsUse blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large amounts of information. After data is recorded, itcannot be erased or written over.DVD±RW

5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.6. Close the disc tray.7. If you have not yet configured AutoP

Configuring AutoPlay1. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically.2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and d

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

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●DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guidethat came with your DVD player for a list of supporte

6 WebcamYour computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam allowsyou to capture and share video.To use the web

7 TroubleshootingThe following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.The optical disc tray does not open1. Insert the end of a paper

The computer does not detect the optical driveIf the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device andthen

– or –◦The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the disc, clickthe Play button in your multimedia program to rest

A DVD 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 timest

3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of driver you want touninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-RO

To use the HP Web site:1. Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support.2. Select your country or region.3. Click the option for sof

IndexAaudio devices, connectingexternal 7audio features 7audio functions, checking 7audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-out (headphone) jacks 2audio-out

Wwebcam 2webcam light 2webcam, using 17Index 25

Table of contents1 Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components ...

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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

Component Description(1) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.(2) Webcam light Turns on when video software accesses the webcam.(3) Webcam (select mo

Using the multimedia buttonsWith the MediaSmart button (1), you can watch movies, listen to music, and view pictures. With therotate button (2), you c

◦To increase volume, press the volume up button (3).●Windows® volume control:a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of th

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