HP CQ36-104TX, CQ35-304TU, CQ36-108TX, CQ36-109TX Multimedia software, Using multimedia software

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Multimedia software

The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported:

●Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs, and Internet radio

●Creating or copying data CDs

●Creating, editing, and burning audio CDs

●Creating, editing, and burning a video or movie to a DVD or video CD

Using 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.

– or –

1.Insert a disc into the optical drive. An AutoPlay dialog box opens.

2.Click a multimedia task from the list, and then choose the software you want to use for that task.

NOTE: To watch a high-definition movie, you must use HP DVD Play. To watch standard format movies, you can use HP DVD Play or other multimedia software.

You can start HP DVD Play by selecting Start > DVD Play.

Installing multimedia software from a disc

1.Insert the disc into the optical drive.

2.When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions.

3.Restart the computer if prompted to do so.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives External media cards 120 Top components Identifying the hardwareTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Panel System and Security Power Options Front components KeysRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Display componentsAdditional hardware components Identifying the labels Page Wireless and local area network Using wireless devices Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless button Using the wireless controlsUsing Wireless Assistant software select models only Using operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMPage Page Removing a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanNetwork icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred Wlan networkCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakConnecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardRotating select models only Pinching select models onlyUsing hotkeys Function Hotkey Description Fn+f5 Using keypads Fn+f9Using the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia features Adjusting the volume Using the media activity functions Using the media activity hotkeysInstalling multimedia software from a disc Using multimedia softwareMultimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an Hdmi device Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Adjusting webcam properties WebcamTroubleshooting Disc tray does not open for removal of a discComputer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Disc does not play automaticallyMovie is not visible on an external display Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapterUsing battery power Testing an AC adapterFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Identifying batteriesInserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelCalibrating a battery Fully charge the batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerReenable Hibernation and Sleep Storing a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs CD-RW discsDVD±R discs DVD±RW discsConfiguring AutoPlay Playing a CD, DVD, or BDChanging DVD region settings Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVDImproving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterRemoving an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Using Disk Cleanup Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing the hard drivePage Page Close the cover Tighten the 3 hard drive cover screws Drives Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB devicePage Connecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device External media cards Using Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards Memory modules Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Security Computer risk Security feature Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator passwordPower-on password Managing an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyLocating the fingerprint reader Registering fingerprintsUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Page Setup Utility Menus System Configuration menuMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Primary Hard Disk Self TestSoftware updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Symbols/Numerics IndexDVD SIM SIM

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