HP dv4-2045dx manual Multimedia software, Using HP MediaSmart software

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Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies, and view pictures. The following sections provide details about MediaSmart and other preinstalled multimedia software.

Using HP MediaSmart software

MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you can enjoy music and DVD movies. You can also play and sing along with karaoke CDs and view and record live TV (select models only). MediaSmart includes the following features:

Internet TV—Classic oldies, a range of TV shows and channels, as well as the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen to computers with an Internet connection.

Playlist upload support:

Upload your MediaSmart photo playlists to Internet photo albums, such as Snapfish.

Upload your MediaSmart video playlists to YouTube.

Export your MediaSmart playlist to the CyberLink DVD Suite.

Pandora Internet radio (North America only)—Listen to music selected just for you, streamed from the Internet.

To start MediaSmart:

Press the MediaSmart button on your computer.

For more information on using MediaSmart, refer to Help and Support.

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Contents Multimedia Product notice Table of contents Troubleshooting Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components Component DescriptionUsing the MediaSmart button select models only Adjusting the volume Using the media activity hotkeys Using HP MediaSmart software Multimedia softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discAudio Connecting external audio devices Checking your audio functionsConnecting an external monitor or projector VideoConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi Watching TV select models onlyPage Identifying the installed optical drive Optical driveUsing optical discs DVD±RW/RSelecting the right disc CD-R discsLightScribe DVD+R 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 Troubleshooting 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 erraticallyDVD movie is not visible on an external display Device driver must be reinstalled Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Index DVD