HP Compaq QK429US User Manual

MultimediaUser Guide

3 AudioYour 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.

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 HDMI device (select models only)Select computer models include an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI portconnect

Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to theHD

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

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

LightScribe DVD+R discsUse LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs areread-compatible with most DVD

6. Close the disc tray.7. If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, the AutoPlay dialog box opens and asks how you want touse the media content. Choose

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

Creating or “burning” a CD or DVDNOTE: Observe the copyright warning. It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, tomake unauthorized c

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 Webcam (select models only)Your computer may include an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is aninput device that allo

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

7 TroubleshootingThe following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD,DVD, or

The computer does not detect the optical driveIf the computer does not detect the optical drive, the device driver software may be missing or corrupte

– 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

A device driver must be reinstalled1. Remove any discs from the optical drive.2. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the

Table of contents1 Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components ...

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

IndexAadjusting webcam properties 20audio devices, connectingexternal 7audio features 6audio functions, checking 7audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-ou

Wwebcamadjusting properties 20tips 20using 19webcam light 228 Index

Adjusting webcam properties ... 207 Trouble

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.NOTE: Your computer may lo

Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume using the following controls:●Hotkeys:◦To mute or restore speaker sound, press fn+asterisk.◦To decrease

Using the media activity functionsThe media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD, DVD, or BD (Blu-ray Disc) in the opticaldrive.Using the

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