HP CQ60-615DX 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

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 to create presen

Connecting an HDMI device (select models only)The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connectsthe com

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

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

Blu-ray discsBlu-ray Disc, also called BD, is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information,including high-definition vide

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

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

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)

6 Webcam (select models only)Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an inputdevice that allows

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 orDVD1.

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

– 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+f5 one or more timest

Table of contents1 Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components ...

6. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are once again listed.7. Try running your program again.If uninstalling and r

IndexAaudio devices, connectingexternal 6audio features 6audio functions, checking 6audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-out (headphone) jack 2BBlu-ray d

Wwebcam 2webcam light 2webcam properties, adjusting 21webcam tips 21webcam, using 2028 Index

Adjusting webcam properties ... 217 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.Component Description(1) W

Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume using the following controls:Hotkeys:●Press fn+home to mute and restore speaker sound.●Press fn+pg up to

Using the media activity functionsThe media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD in the optical drive.Using the media activity ho

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