HP Compaq nx6115 User manual

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Document Part Number: 383369-001
May 2005
This guide explains how to use the audio and video (select models
only) features of the notebook.

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Contents
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Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using the Internal Microphone or the Audio-In
(Microphone) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Video Features (Select Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the S-Video-out Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting a Monitor, Projector or Television. . . . . . . 9
Multimedia Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Observing the Copyright Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Enabling AutoPlay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using Windows Media Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using InterVideo WinDVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator Plus
(Select Models Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using Sonic RecordNow! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing DVD Region Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Audio Features
The following figure and table describe the audio features of the
notebook.
✎Components included with your notebook may vary by
geographical region and by model. The illustrations in this
chapter identify the standard features included in most
notebook models. Refer to the illustration that most closely
matches your notebook.

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Component Description
1Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional headset
microphone or a monaural
microphone.
2Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces notebook sound when
connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, headset, or
television audio.
3Speakers (2) Produce notebook sound.
4Volume mute hotkey Turns off notebook sound.
5Volume down hotkey Decreases notebook sound.
6Volume up hotkey Increases notebook sound.
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7Volume mute button Turns off notebook sound.
8Volume down button Decreases notebook sound.
9Volume up button Increases notebook sound.
-Volume mute light On: Notebook sound is turned off.
;Internal microphone Records sound.
Component Description

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Component Description
1Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional headset
microphone or a monaural
microphone.
2Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces notebook sound when
connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, headset, or
television audio.
3Speakers (2) Produce notebook sound.
4Volume mute hotkey Turns off notebook sound.
5Volume down hotkey Decreases notebook sound.
6Volume up hotkey Increases notebook sound.
7Internal microphone Records sound.

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Using the Internal Microphone or the
Audio-In (Microphone) Jack
Your notebook is equipped with an internal monaural microphone
and a microphone jack that supports an optional headset
microphone or a monaural microphone.
When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a
microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.
✎When a microphone is connected to the microphone jack, the
internal microphone is disabled.
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume
before putting on headphones or a headset.
In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used
to connect the audio function of an audio/video device such as a
television or VCR.
When connecting a device to the headphone jack:
■Use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.
■For best sound quality, use 24-ohm to 32-ohm headphones.
✎When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the internal
speakers are disabled.

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Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the volume using any of the following controls:
■Notebook volume buttons (select models only)
❏To mute or restore volume, press the volume mute button.
❏To decrease the volume, press the volume down button.
❏To increase the volume, press the volume up button.
■Microsoft® Windows® volume control:
1. Click the Volume icon in the notification area (at the far
right of the taskbar).
2. Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up
or down. (You can also select the Mute check box to mute
the volume.)
– or –
1. Double-click the Vol um e icon in the notification area.
2. In the Volume Control column, increase or decrease the
volume by moving the Vol ume slider up or down. You can
also adjust the balance or mute the volume.
✎Volume can also be adjusted within some applications.
If the Volume icon is not in the notification area, follow the steps
below to place it in the notification area.
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Sounds, Speech, and Audio
Devices > Sounds and Audio Devices.
2. Click the Volume tab.
3. Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box.
4. Click Apply.

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Video Features (Select Models Only)
The notebook features a 7-pin S-Video-out jack that connects the
notebook to an optional S-Video device such as a television,
VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
The notebook can support one S-Video device connected to the
S-Video-out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on
the notebook display and on any other supported external display.
The S-Video connection usually provides a higher quality image
than a composite-video connection.
To transmit video signals through the S-Video-out jack, you need
an S-Video cable, available from most electronics retailers. If you
are combining audio and video functions, such as playing a movie
from a DVD in an optional MultiBay drive to a television, you
also need a standard audio cable, available from most electronics
retailers.

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Using the S-Video-out Jack
To connect a video device to the S-Video-out jack:
1. Plug one end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video-out jack
on the notebook.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, as
instructed in the documentation included with the device.
✎If the S-Video-out jack on the notebook is not accessible
because the notebook is docked into an optional docking
device, you can connect the device to the S-Video-out jack on
the docking device.

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Connecting a Monitor, Projector or
Television
To connect an external monitor or projector to the notebook,
insert the monitor cable into the external monitor port on the left
side of the notebook.
✎Your notebook may look slightly different from the illustration
in this section.
✎If a properly connected external monitor or projector does not
display an image, press the fn+f4 hotkey to transfer the image to
the monitor.

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Multimedia Software
The following software is supported for use with the notebook:
■Windows Media Player—Plays audio and video CDs, video
DVDs, and copies audio and data CDs. This software is
included with the Windows operating system.
■InterVideo WinDVD—Plays video CDs and DVDs. This
software is preinstalled on select notebooks. You can also
obtain this software by any of the following methods:
❏Install WinDVD from the Recovery disc provided with
most HP notebooks.
❏If you do not have the Recovery disc,contact Customer
Care for a copy of the restore solution for your notebook.
❏Download the software from the HP Web site at
http://www.hp.com.
■InterVideo WinDVD Creator Plus—Provides the ability to
create, edit, and burn movies to a DVD or video CD. This
software is located on the InterVideo WinDVD Creator CD,
included with select notebooks.
■Sonic RecordNow!—Enables you to create copies of data and
audio CDs and DVDs and create personalized audio CDs and
DVDs. RecordNow! is preinstalled on select notebooks.
Observing the Copyright Warning
It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make
unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including
computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings.
This notebook should not be used for such purposes.

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Installing Software
To install software from a CD included with the notebook:
1. Insert the software CD into the optical drive.
❏If Autorun is enabled, an installation wizard is displayed.
❏If Autorun is disabled, select Start > Run. Then enter
x:\setup.exe
where xis your CD drive designation.
2. Click OK.
3. When the installation wizard is displayed, follow the
installation instructions on the screen.
4. Restart the notebook if prompted.
✎Repeat the installation procedure for all software you want
to install.
✎WinDVD Creator has specific drive requirements for
proper installation. To install WinDVD Creator, refer to
the instructions provided with the InterVideo WinDVD
Creator CD.
Enabling AutoPlay
AutoPlay is an option in Windows that turns the Autorun feature
on or off. Autorun starts a program or plays a title on a disc as
soon as it is inserted into the drive and the drive door is closed.
By default, AutoPlay is enabled on the notebook.
To disable AutoPlay or to enable AutoPlay if the feature has been
turned off, refer to your operating system documentation or visit
the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com.

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Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player is included with the Windows operating
system. It can be used to play CDs and DVDs, and create audio
and data CDs. To play a CD or DVD:
1. Insert the CD or DVD into the optical drive.
2. Wait several seconds, and then:
❏If AutoPlay is enabled, Windows Media Player opens.
❏If Windows Media Player does not open, select Start >
(All) Programs > Accessories > Entertainment >
Windows Media Player, and then click the Play button to
play the CD.
For additional instructions on using this application, select Help
on the Windows Media Player menu bar.
Using InterVideo WinDVD
InterVideo WinDVD can be used to play video CDs and DVD
movies. To locate and install InterVideo WinDVD, refer to
“Installing Software.”
To open WinDVD when AutoPlay has been disabled:
»Select Start > (All) Programs > InterVideo WinDVD >
InterVideo WinDVD.
For more information about using WinDVD, click Help on the
WinDVD menu bar.

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Using InterVideo WinDVD Creator Plus
(Select Models Only)
InterVideo WinDVD Creator Plus can be used to create, edit, and
burn movies to a DVD or video CD. This software must be
installed from the InterVideo WinDVD Creator CD provided with
select notebooks.
WinDVD Creator Plus must be installed using a DVD/CD-RW
Combo Drive or a DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive only. If
you do not use one of these drives, WinDVD Creator Plus will not
be installed.
For more information about WinDVD Creator Plus capabilities
and instructions on creating DVDs and video CDs, refer to the
WinDVD Creator Plus online Help after installing the software.
Using Sonic RecordNow!
Sonic RecordNow! can be used to create backups of data or audio
CDs or DVDs, transfer audio files from CDs to a hard drive,
and create personalized audio CDs. RecordNow! is preinstalled
on your notebook. For more information about RecordNow!
capabilities and instruction on creating data and audio CDs and
DVDs, refer to the Sonic RecordNow! tutorial and online Help.

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Changing DVD Region Settings
Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region
codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally.
You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region
code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive.
If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting on
your drive, a “Playback Of Content From This Region Is Not
Permitted” message is displayed when you insert the DVD. To
play the DVD, you must change the region setting on your DVD
drive. DVD region settings can be changed through the operating
system or through some DVD players.

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Using the Operating System
ÄCAUTION: The region settings on your DVD drive can be changed only
5times.
■The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent
region setting on the DVD drive.
■The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive is
displayed in the Changes remaining field on the DVD Region
tab. The number in the field includes the fifth and permanent
change.
To change settings through the operating system:
1. Select Start > My Computer.
2. Right-click in the window and select Properties > Hardware
tab > Device Manager.
3. Click DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the DVD drive for
which you want to change region settings, and then click
Properties.
4. Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab.
5. Click OK.
For additional information, select Start > Help and Support.

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Using WinDVD
ÄCAUTION: The region settings on your DVD drive can be changed only
5times.
■The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent
region setting on the DVD drive.
■The number of allowable region changes remaining on the drive is
displayed in the Remaining Times Until Permanent field in
the WinDVD window. The number in the field includes the fifth and
permanent change.
To change the region settings on a drive using WinDVD:
1. Open WinDVD through one of the following methods:
❏Select the WinDVD Player icon in the notification area,
at the far right of the taskbar.
❏Select Start > (All) Programs > InterVideo WinDVD >
InterVideo WinDVD.
2. Right-click the WinDVD player window.
3. Click Setup.
4. Click the region on the Region tab.
5. Click Apply, and then click OK.
Using Other DVD Software
To change region settings on a drive using a DVD player other
then WinDVD, refer to the documentation provided with the
player.

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First Edition May 2005
Document Part Number: 383369-001