HP dv4-1225dx manual Watching a movie

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5.Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.

6.Close the disc tray.

7.If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, the AutoPlay dialog box opens and asks how you want to use the media content. Choose MediaSmart or Windows Media Player, both preinstalled on your computer.

NOTE: After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal.

If Sleep or Hibernation is initiated during playback of a disc, you may experience the following behaviors:

●Your playback may be interrupted.

●You may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No.

●You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume playback.

Watching a movie

Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. You can also watch high-definition movies from a disc if your computer includes an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive.

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 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia componentsMultimedia features Using the MediaSmart button Adjusting the volumeUsing the media activity functions Click the Notification Area tabUsing the media activity buttons Previous/rewind buttonUsing the media activity hotkeys Next/fast forward buttonUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareMultimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Select Start Control Panel Click Hardware and SoundSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting an external monitor or projector VideoConfiguring the audio using Hdmi Connecting an Hdmi deviceSelect Start Computer System properties Watching TV select models only Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound iconPage Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs Select Start ComputerCD-R discs Selecting the right discCD-RW discs DVD±RW discs Playing musicDVD±R 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 Troubleshooting Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD orComputer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not playDVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Disc does not play automaticallyDVD movie is not visible on an external display Page Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Select Start All Programs HP HP UpdateClick Security & Updates Obtaining the latest Windows device driversPage Index DVD