HP Presario CQ40-600 - Notebook PC User manual

Multimedia
User Guide

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Second Edition: August 2009
First Edition: August 2009
Document Part Number: 539995-002
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.

Table of contents
1 Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2
Using the DVD button (select models only) .......................................................................................... 3
Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 4
Using the media activity functions ........................................................................................................ 6
Using the media activity hotkeys ......................................................................................... 6
2 Multimedia software
Using DVD Play software ..................................................................................................................... 7
Using other preinstalled multimedia software ....................................................................................... 7
Installing multimedia software from a disc ............................................................................................ 7
3 Audio
Connecting external audio devices ...................................................................................................... 9
Checking your audio functions ............................................................................................................. 9
4 Video
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 10
Connecting an HDMI device ............................................................................................................... 11
Configuring audio for HDMI ............................................................................................... 12
5 Optical drive
Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 13
Using optical discs .............................................................................................................................. 14
Selecting the right disc ....................................................................................................................... 15
CD-R discs ......................................................................................................................... 15
CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................................... 15
DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................................... 15
DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................. 15
LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................. 16
Blu-ray Disc ....................................................................................................................... 16
Playing music ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Watching a movie ............................................................................................................................... 18
Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 19
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD .................................................................................................... 20
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) .............................................................................................. 21
6 Webcam (select models only)
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Webcam tips ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................................. 23
7 Troubleshooting
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD ....................................................... 24
The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................................. 25
A disc does not play ........................................................................................................................... 26
A disc does not play automatically ..................................................................................................... 26
A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ................................................................................... 27
A DVD movie is not visible on an external display ............................................................................. 27
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion .................................... 27
A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display ........................................... 28
A device driver must be reinstalled .................................................................................................... 28
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers ............................................................................... 29
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers ..................................................................... 29
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 30
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1 Multimedia features
Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and view
pictures. Your computer may include the following multimedia components:
●Optical drive for playing audio and video discs
●Integrated speakers for listening to music
●Integrated microphone for recording your own audio
●Integrated webcam that allows you to capture and share video
●Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and
pictures
●Multimedia buttons and hotkeys that provide fast access to multimedia tasks
NOTE: Your computer may not include all of the components listed.
The following sections explain how to identify and use the multimedia components included with your
computer.
1

Identifying your multimedia components
Component Description
(1) Internal microphone Records sound.
NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may
have 1 or 2 internal microphones.
(2) Webcam light (select models only) Turns on when video software accesses the webcam.
(3) Webcam (select models only) Captures video.
(4) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(5) Volume mute button (select models only) Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(6) Volume scroll zone (select models only) Adjusts speaker volume.
(7) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(8) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For
additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
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Component Description
(9) Volume down hotkey (pg dn) Decreases speaker sound when pressed in combination with the
fn key.
(10) Volume up hotkey (pg up) Increases speaker sound when pressed in combination with the
fn key.
(11) Volume mute hotkey (home) Mutes and restores speaker sound when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
Using the DVD button (select models only)
The function of the DVD button varies by model and installed software. With this button, you can watch
movies and listen to music.
Pressing the DVD button launches the DVD Play program.
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon password, you may be asked to log on to
Windows. DVD Play opens after you log on. Refer to the DVD Play software Help for more information.
Using the DVD button (select models only) 3

Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the following controls:
●Computer volume buttons (select models only):
◦To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1).
◦To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left, or press
the volume down button (2).
◦To increase volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right, press
the volume up button (3).
●Computer volume hotkeys—A combination of the fn (1) key and either the home (2), pg up (3), or
pg dn (4) keys on the right side of the keyboard:
Computer volume hotkeys:
◦To mute or restore volume, press fn+home.
◦To increase volume, press fn+pg up.
◦To decrease volume, press fn+pg dn.
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●Windows® volume control:
a. Click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
b. Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. Click the Mute
Speakers icon to mute the volume.
– or –
a. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, and then click Open Volume Mixer.
b. In the Speakers column, you can increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or
down. You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute Speakers icon.
If the Speakers icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:
a. Right-click the Show hidden icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).
b. Click Customize notification icons.
c. Under Behaviors, select Show icon and notifications for the Volume icon.
d. Click OK.
●Program volume control:
Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.
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Using the media activity functions
The media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical
drive.
Using the media activity hotkeys
A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and a function key (2).
●When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing, press fn+f9 (3) to play the disc.
●When an audio CD or a DVD is playing, use the following hotkeys:
◦To pause or resume playing the disc, press fn+f9 (3).
◦To stop the disc, press fn+f10 (4).
◦To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD, press fn+f11
(5).
◦To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD, press fn+f12 (6).
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2 Multimedia software
Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music and watch
movies. The following sections provide details about DVD Play and other preinstalled multimedia
software.
Using DVD Play software
DVD Play turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With DVD Play, you can enjoy music
and DVD movies.
To start DVD Play:
▲Select Start >All Programs >DVD Play.
– or –
▲On select models, press the DVD button on your computer.
For more information on using DVD Play, refer to the software Help.
Using other preinstalled multimedia software
To locate other preinstalled multimedia software:
▲Select Start >All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example,
if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player.
NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders.
Installing multimedia software from a disc
To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps:
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive.
2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so.
NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software
manufacturer’s instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on the
manufacturer's Web site.
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3 Audio
Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:
●Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers
●Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone
●Download music from the Internet
●Create multimedia presentations using audio and images
●Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs
●Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals
●Create or “burn” audio CDs
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Connecting external audio devices
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
Environmental Notices.
To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the
information provided with the device. For best results, remember the following tips:
●Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable
connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.)
●Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device.
NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the
programs that use the device.
Checking your audio functions
To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start >Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound.
3. Click Sound.
4. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any sound
event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps:
1. Select Start >All Programs >Accessories >Sound Recorder.
2. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3. Open Windows Media Player or DVD Play and play back the sound.
NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start >Control Panel >Hardware
and Sound >Sound.
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4Video
Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features:
●Watch movies
●Play games over the Internet
●Edit pictures and video to create presentations
●Connect external video devices
●Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select models only)
Connecting an external monitor or projector
The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector
to the computer.
▲To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.
NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to
transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the
computer display and the device.
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Connecting an HDMI device
The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects
the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible
digital or audio component.
The computer can support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously
supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display.
NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased
separately), available from most electronic retailers.
To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port:
1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, according to the device manufacturer’s
instructions.
3. Press fn+f4 on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the
computer.
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Configuring audio for HDMI
To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the
HDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows:
1. Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click
Playback devices.
2. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI).
3. Click Set Default, and then click OK.
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 taskbar, and then click
Playback devices.
2. On the Playback tab, click Speakers.
3. Click Set Default, and then click OK.
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5 Optical drive
Your computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. Identify what
kind of device is installed in your computer to see its capabilities. The optical drive allows you to read
data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your computer includes a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, then
you can also watch high-definition video from disc.
Identifying the installed optical drive
▲Select Start >Computer.
You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer, including your optical drive. You may
have one of the following types of drives:
●DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive
●DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe
●Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
●Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive
NOTE: Some of the drives listed above may not be supported by your computer.
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Using optical discs
An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs store
information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs.
Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs. If your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc ROM
Drive, it can also read Blu-ray discs.
NOTE: Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives are
not necessarily all of the supported optical drives.
Some optical drives can also write to optical discs as described in the following table.
Optical drive type Write to CD-RW Write to DVD±RW/R Write to DVD+RW DL Write label to
LightScribe CD or
DVD±RW/R
DVD±RW and CD-RW
SuperMulti DL Combo
Drive
Yes Yes Yes No
DVD±RW and CD-RW
SuperMulti DL Combo
Drive with LightScribe
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Blu-ray ROM
DVD±R/RW
SuperMulti DL Drive
Yes Yes Yes No
Blu-ray ROM with
LightScribe
DVD±R/RW
SuperMulti DL Drive
Yes Yes Yes Yes
CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of audio or
video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD.
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Selecting the right disc
An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used
for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs are used
primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVDs are the same form factor as CDs but
have 6 to 7 times the storage capacity.
NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in
this section.
CD-R discs
Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent archives and to share files with virtually anyone.
Typical uses include the following:
●Distributing large presentations
●Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data
●Making your own music CDs
●Keeping permanent archives of computer files and scanned home records
●Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space
After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over.
CD-RW discs
Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of a CD) to store large projects that must be updated frequently.
Typical uses include the following:
●Developing and maintaining large documents and project files
●Transporting work files
●Making weekly backups of hard drive files
●Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously
DVD±R discs
Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large amounts of information. After data is recorded, it
cannot be erased or written over.
DVD±RW discs
Use DVD±RW discs if you want to be able to erase or write over data that you saved earlier. This type
of disc is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot
be changed.
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LightScribe DVD+R discs
Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs are
read-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. With a LightScribe-enabled drive
and LightScribe software, you can write data to the disc and then add a designer label to the outside of
the disc.
Blu-ray Disc
Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information,
including high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the size of
a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of a
dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB.
Typical uses include the following:
●Storage of large amounts of data
●High-definition video playback and storage
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