HP DV6-3225DX manual CD, DVD, or BD does not play, Selecting Advanced Settings Monitor tab

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Scann for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs any required drivers

Click Properties to verify that the device is working properly

The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot issues

Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device

A CD, DVD, or BD does not play

To play a CD, DVD, or BD:

Save your work and close all open programs before playing a disc.

Log off the Internet before playing a disc.

Be sure that you insert the disc properly.

Be sure that the disc is clean. If necessary, clean the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth. Wipe from the center of the disc to the outer edge.

Check the disc for scratches. If you find scratches, treat the disc with an optical disc repair kit available at many electronics stores.

Disable Sleep before playing the disc.

Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you might see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message appears, click No. After clicking No, the computer might:

Resume playback.

Close the playback window in the multimedia program. To return to playing the disc, click the Play button in your multimedia program. In some cases, you might need to exit the program, and then restart it.

Increase system resources.

Shut down printers and scanners, and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices. Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results in better playback performance.

Change desktop color properties. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any loss of color while watching a movie if you lower system color properties to 16-bit color by:

1.Right-clicking on a blank area of the computer desktop, and selecting Screen resolution.

2.Selecting Advanced Settings > Monitor tab.

3.Selecting High Color (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected.

4.Clicking OK.

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Contents Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Features Identifying hardwareSelect Start Control Panel System and Security TouchPad Select Mouse settingsComponents Top componentsDescription Function TouchPad buttonsLights Options Buttons and Fingerprint Reader select models onlyEsc key KeysRight-side components Front componentsLeft-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices Wireless, local area network, and modemIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controlsClick Properties Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Connecting to a WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad on and offScrolling Rotating PinchingCalibrating the touchscreen Using the touchscreen select models onlyPerforming clicks Performing actions on the touchscreenUsing the action keys Connecting an external mouseSetting touchscreen preferences Prt sc Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components See Regulatory, Safety and Environmental NoticesAdjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discChecking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder AudioVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorConfiguring audio for Hdmi select models only Connecting an Hdmi deviceClick Playback devices WebcamInitiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesClick Customize notification icons Using the battery meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting HibernationCustomizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Displaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckInserting or removing the battery Maximizing battery discharge time Charging a batteryManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Click Change advanced power settings Calibrating a batterySelect Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Replacing the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batterySwitching between graphics modes select models only Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Page Handling drives DrivesSelect Start Computer Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs Optical driveSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Blu-ray discs BD Playing a CD, DVD, or BDConfiguring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsSelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2Go Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using an eSATA deviceConnecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using Digital Media Slot cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the Fingerprint Reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Cannot connect to a Wlan TroubleshootingCannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerSelecting Start Control Panel System and Security Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD driveCD, DVD, or BD does not play Selecting Advanced Settings Monitor tabDVD or BD movie stops, 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