HP CQ40-314AX, CQ40-315TU, CQ40-312AU, CQ40-311AX, CQ40-318AX, CQ40-317AX manual Table of contents

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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