HP 1215EA manual Using the CD 5 or DVD Drive

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Using the CD 5 or DVD Drive

In This Chapter

Insert and Remove Discs, 5-2

Audio CDs and Video Discs, 5-4

DVDs, 5-6

Video Display

Options, 5-12

CD-RW Basics, 5-13

Who would ever have thought that your home entertainment centre could fit in your lap or on a desktop? Your Presario Notebook computer allows you to listen to your favourite music and (on select models) watch your favourite movies almost anywhere you go. To help you understand what options lie at your fingertips and how to use these options, this chapter includes information for:

•Inserting and removing CD or DVD discs

•Playing audio CDs

•Playing both DVD and non-DVD videos

•Adjusting the display options with the DVD Control Panel

•Creating audio, data, and backup CDs

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SET-UP GUIDE	USING THE CD OR DVD DRIVE 5-1
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Contents Presario Presario Page Contents Using Your Notebook Common Tasks Let’s Go Surfing Caring for Your Battery Solutions Glossary Index CONTENTS-VIII Introduction Printed Documents Where CanSafety and Comfort Guide Getting Started PosterWarranty Certificate Presario Operating System ManualSymbols GraphicsSafety Protecting Your Notebook During an Electrical StormSeries Your At a Glance Common Features Front Your PresarioInternet Zone Buttons and Lights These buttons automatically connect you to the InternetFunction Keys DescriptionStatus Display and Volume Controls Left Side Components Right Side ComponentsRear Panel Rear ComponentsUnderside Underside ComponentsUsing Your Do’s Power OnPlugging and Unplugging AC Power Don’tsWhy Use AC Power When I’ve Got a Battery? Power Button FunctionalityTurning Your Notebook On and Off Recovering from a Locked Programme Recovering from a Locked SystemRemoving the Battery Using Battery PowerInserting the Battery Charging the BatteryLeft-Click Using the TouchPad Instead of a MouseTouchPad Right-ClickTapping and Double-Tapping Edge Motion Changing Resolution Display PropertiesAdjusting Brightness Internet Zone Buttons Re-programming Internet Zone ButtonsUsing the Diskette Drive Storage DrivesIdentifying Your Storage Drives Setting the Password Using the Security SlotPower-On Password SecurityRemoving the Password If Supervisor Password Is Series Common 4 Tasks Connecting and Enabling TV-Out TV-Out ConnectionAdjusting the Television Screen Select a Display Device Select a Multi-monitor DeviceSwitching Between Displays Display ModesUsing Anti-Virus Software Anti-Virus SoftwareRecognising a Computer Virus Removing a VirusVirus Protection Updating McAfee VirusScanUpgrading McAfee VirusScan software Installing Software from a CD or Diskette Adding and Removing SoftwareInstalling a Downloaded Programme File Software and HardwareAttaching Hardware Devices Series Series Using the CD 5 or DVD Drive Insert and Remove Discs Inserting a DiscRemoving a Disc Manually Ejecting a DiscDisabling the Self-Starting Feature Playing Audio CDsPlaying Non-DVD Video Discs Using the DVD Player DVDsOn-Screen Controls Title DescriptionVideo Display and Parental Controls Changes the playing audio track to audio Button Title DescriptionAudio track Another track located on the DVD. MostSetting the Play Features Using Regionalised DVDs Identifying Your Region SettingSelecting Your Region Setting Showing and Hiding the DVD Panel Zooming the ViewInstalling Adaptec Easy CD Creator CD-RW BasicsEasy CD Creator and Direct CD Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator Creating Audio CDsSeries Creating Data CDs DirectCD Jewel Case CreatorPreventing Buffer Under-run Errors CD CopierAccessing Easy CD Creator User Information Series Let’s Go Surfing What is the Internet? Basic ConceptsPresario Notebook Beyond SET-UP Guide LET’S GO Surfing Hyperlinks What is the World Wide Web?Web Sites and Web Pages Web ServersInternet Address URL Internet Service Provider ISPSurfing the Web ModemSearch Engine MailWhat is a Browser? Using Microsoft Internet ExplorerBrowsers Series Search Engines Choosing a Search EngineUsing a Search Engine Searching on the Web Accessing Files from the Internet ConclusionCaring for Your Battery Storing the Battery Battery CareUsing the Battery Checking Battery PowerRecycling the Battery Battery Calibration Calibrating the BatteryFrom Running on batteries column Maximising Battery Operating Time Battery Charging TimePurchasing Spare or Extra Batteries Fixing a Low-Battery Condition Connect the AC AdapterReplace the Drained Battery with a Charged One Suspend Your WorkUnderstanding Power Management Power ManagementWhat is Power Management? Saving EnergyShutdown, then Standby from Starting and Ending Power ModesIf you want to Then Result / Indicators Shutdown, then HibernateService Preventative Maintenance Cleaning Your Notebook’s ExteriorCleaning the Keyboard Cleaning the Display Screen Cleaning the TouchPadCaring for Your Presario Notebook Backup Utilities Using Backup DevicesHard Disk Errors Using ScanDiskUsing Disk Cleanup Deleting Stored Files De-fragmenting Your Hard DiskHard Disk Space Management Checking the Hard Disk SpaceDeleting Unnecessary Files Using the Recycle Bin Types of Tests Compaq DiagnosticsSystem Support Tab DescriptionTesting Equipment Select Interactive mode or Unattended modeCompaq Service Connection Turning Compaq Service Connection On and OffHow Does It Work? Privacy and Data Security Solutions Basic Solutions Finding Solutions QuicklyHelpful Hints Frequently Asked Questions General QuestionsSeries How can I change the display settings on my Notebook? Display QuestionsMy display monitor is blank. What should I do? There is no sound coming from my Notebook. What’s wrong? Questions about SoundQuestions about Movies DVD movie is too dim or too bright. What should I do?Can I download upgrades from the Compaq Internet site? Questions about UpgradesHow do I know how much battery power I have? Questions about PeripheralsError Messages Receive hard disk error messages. What is wrong?Series Solutions Tables Audio and VideoVideo or Display Symptom Problem Solution Video is also referred to as the displayBattery and Power Battery Symptom Problem SolutionCont’d Power Symptom Problem Solution Warranty StatementRestart your Notebook by CD or DVD Drive Symptom Problem Solution Mass StorageIs poor when Diskette Drive Symptom Problem Solution 2 Floppy a driveWrong type of diskette is being used My Computer g iconSymptom Problem Solution Diskette DriveHard Drive Symptom Problem Solution Games Symptom Problem Solution Internet Symptom Problem SolutionGames and Internet Internet Keyboard and TouchPad Symptom Problem Solution Keyboard and TouchPadClick Shut Down Keyboard and TouchPad Enter keyTo Settings Memory Symptom Problem Solution PC Cards Symptom Problem SolutionMemory and PC Card Series Glossary See peripheralGLOSSARY-2 Desktop See Windows desktop Directory See folderDSL digital subscriber line Floppy disk See diskette GLOSSARY-6 See Microsoft Internet ExplorerLink See hyperlink Midi musical instrument digital interface pronounced middy See Microsoft WindowsNetscape Navigator a Web See browserGLOSSARY-10 See microprocessor See pop-up menuGLOSSARY-12 Taskbar See Windows taskbar URL uniform resource locatorVideo phone See Internet phone See anti-virus softwareWeb See World Wide Web GLOSSARY-15 GLOSSARY-16 Index INDEX-2 DVD INDEX-4 INDEX-5 INDEX-6 URL INDEX-8

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