HP tx2-1307au 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

Connecting external audio devicesWARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,ear buds, 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 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

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

Selecting the right discAn optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are alsoused for commercial aud

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

Playing an optical disc1. Turn on the computer.2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray.3. Pull out the tra

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

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

Creating (burning) a CD or DVDIf the computer includes an optical drive that supports CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs, you canburn data, video, and aud

Removing an optical disc1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out thetray (2) until it sto

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

For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam:●If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to som

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

A device driver must be reinstalledTo reinstall a device driver, follow these steps:1. Remove any discs from the optical drive.2. Select Start > Co

Table of contents1 Multimedia featuresIdentifying the multimedia components ...

IndexAaudio devices, connectingexternal 8audio features 7audio functions, checking 8audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-out (headphone) jacks 2audio-out

The optical disc tray does not open ... 21The compute

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

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

Using the multimedia buttonsUsing the Media Launch button (1), you can watch movies, listen to music, and view pictures. Using therotate button (2), y

Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume using the following controls:●Computer volume buttons:◦To decrease volume, press the volume down button

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