HP Multimedia Computer - Manual (Page 3)

Table of contents
1 Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2
Using the DVD button (select models only) .......................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 5
Using the media activity functions ........................................................................................................ 7
Using the media activity hotkeys ......................................................................................... 7
2 Multimedia software
Using DVD Play software ..................................................................................................................... 8
Using other preinstalled multimedia software ....................................................................................... 8
Installing multimedia software from a disc ............................................................................................ 9
3 Audio
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................................... 11
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................................... 12
4 Video
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 14
Connecting an HDMI device ............................................................................................................... 15
Configuring the audio using HDMI ..................................................................................... 15
Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer ................... 15
Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device .......................................... 16
5 Optical drive
Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 17
Using optical discs .............................................................................................................................. 18
Selecting the right disc ....................................................................................................................... 19
CD-R discs ......................................................................................................................... 19
CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................................... 19
DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................................... 19
DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................. 19
LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................. 19
Blu-ray Disc ....................................................................................................................... 20
Playing music ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Watching a movie ............................................................................................................................... 22
Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 23
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD .................................................................................................... 24
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) .............................................................................................. 25
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