HP Pavilion dv4-1225dx User Manual

MultimediaUser Guide

Next/fast forward buttonDisc status Button FunctionPlaying Next/fast forward button Plays the next track or chapter.Playing fn + next/fast forward but

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

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

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 deviceThe computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connectsthe computer to an optional

Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon.2. If you have an Intel in

To view live television, follow these steps:1. Press the TV button on the HP Media Remote Control to open the MediaSmart TV mode.2. Use the arrow keys

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

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Optical drive type Write to CD-RW Write to DVD±RW/R Write to DVD+R DL Write label toLightScribe CD or DVD±RW/RSuperMultiLightScribe DVD±RWand CD-RW Co

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

5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.6. Close the disc tray.7. Launch the DVD playback feature in M

5. Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab.6. Click OK.Creating or “burning” a CD or DVDIf your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW op

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 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.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

2. Set Colors to Medium (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected.A disc does not play automatically1. Click Start and type autoplay in the St

Table of contents1 Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components ...

●Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for moreinformation about disc types.●Be sure that the disc is

Obtaining the latest HP device driversYou can obtain the latest HP device drivers in either of the following ways:●Using the HP Update Utility●Using t

3. Click Microsoft Update to get the latest updates for your computer operating system, programs,and hardware.4. Follow the on-screen instructions to

IndexAaudio devices, connectingexternal 9audio features 9audio functions, checking 9audio-in (microphone) jack 2audio-out (headphone) jacks 2BBlu-ray

optical drive detection 24Windows device drivers 27TV antenna/cable jack,identifying 2TV, watching 13Vvideo, using 11volume mute button 3volume scroll

Blu-ray Disc ... 17Playing music .

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 digital dual array microphones (2) Record sound.(2) Webcam light Turns on when video software accesses the webcam.(3

Component Descriptionminus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plussign on the scroll zone to increase volume.Using the MediaSmart

◦To increase volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right, or pressthe volume up button (3).●Windows® volume control:a.

Using the media activity buttonsThe following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons when a disc isinserted in t