HP dv4-1225dx Playing music, DVD±R discs, DVD±RW discs, LightScribe DVD+R discs, Blu-ray Disc

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DVD±R discs

Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large amounts of information. After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over.

DVD±RW discs

Use DVD±RW discs if you want to be able to erase or write over data that you saved earlier. This type of disc is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed.

LightScribe DVD+R discs

Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs are read-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. With a LightScribe-enabled drive and LightScribe software, you can write data to the disc and then add a designer label to the outside of the disc.

Blu-ray Disc

Also called BD, Blu-ray Disc is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over five times the size of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB.

Typical uses include the following:

Storage of large amounts of data

High-definition video playback and storage

Playing music

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray.

3.Pull out the tray (2).

4.Hold the disc by the edges and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle.

NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle.

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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 hotkeysUsing HP MediaSmart software Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareMultimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Select Start Control Panel Click Hardware and SoundSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring the audio using HdmiSelect Start Computer System properties Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound icon Watching TV select models onlyPage Using optical discs Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive Select Start ComputerSelecting the right disc CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±R discs Playing musicDVD±RW discs LightScribe DVD+R 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 driveDisc does not play automatically DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyDVD movie is not visible on an external display Page Click Security & Updates Select Start All Programs HP HP UpdateObtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device driversPage DVD Index