HP dv4-1225dx manual Multimedia software, Using HP MediaSmart software

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2 Multimedia software

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 (select models only) 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.

Using other preinstalled multimedia software

To locate other preinstalled 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.

NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders.

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Contents Multimedia Product notice Table of contents Webcam Troubleshooting Identifying your multimedia components Multimedia featuresMultimedia features Adjusting the volume Using the MediaSmart buttonClick the Notification Area tab Using the media activity functionsPrevious/rewind button Using the media activity buttonsNext/fast forward button Using the media activity hotkeysMultimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Select Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functionsSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorSelect Start Computer System properties Connecting an Hdmi deviceConfiguring the audio using Hdmi Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound icon Watching TV select models onlyPage Select Start Computer Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs Optical driveCD-RW discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs LightScribe DVD+R discs Playing musicDVD±R discs DVD±RW discsWatching a movie Changing DVD region settings Creating or burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD or DVD Webcam Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or TroubleshootingDisc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveDVD movie is not visible on an external display Disc does not play automaticallyDVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Page Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Select Start All Programs HP HP UpdateClick Security & Updates Obtaining the latest HP device driversPage DVD Index