HP CQ60-615DX, CQ60-423DX manual Identifying your multimedia components, Component Description

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Identifying your multimedia components

The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer.

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Webcam light

Turns on when video software accesses the webcam.

 

 

 

(2)

Webcam

Records audio and video and captures still photographs.

 

 

 

(3)

Internal microphone

Records sound.

 

 

 

(4)

Speakers (2)

Produce sound.

 

 

 

(5)

Audio-out (headphone) jack

Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereo

 

 

speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio.

 

 

NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the

 

 

computer speakers are disabled.

 

 

 

(6)

Audio-in (microphone) jack

Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array

 

 

microphone, or monaural microphone.

 

 

 

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Contents Multimedia Product notice Table of contents Troubleshooting Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components Component DescriptionAdjusting the volume Using the media activity functions Using the media activity hotkeysInstalling multimedia software from a disc Using DVD Play softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Multimedia softwareConnecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting an external monitor or projector VideoConnecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models onlyPage Identifying the installed optical drive Optical driveUsing optical discs DVD±RW/RSelecting the right disc Blu-ray discs Playing music Watching a movie Changing DVD region settings Creating or burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD or DVD Webcam select models only Adjusting webcam properties Webcam tipsTroubleshooting Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD orComputer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not playDisc does not play automatically DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyDevice driver must be reinstalled DVD movie is not visible on an external displayObtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device driversIndex DVD
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