HP dv4-1225dx manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

1	Multimedia features
	Identifying your multimedia components	1
	Using the MediaSmart button	3
	Adjusting the volume	3
	Using the media activity functions	4
	Using the media activity buttons	5
	Previous/rewind button	5
	Play/pause button	5
	Next/fast forward button	6
	Stop button	6
	Using the media activity hotkeys	6
2 Multimedia software
	Using HP MediaSmart software	7
	Using other preinstalled multimedia software	7
	Installing multimedia software from a disc	8
3 Audio
	Connecting external audio devices	9
	Checking your audio functions	9
4 Video
	Connecting an external monitor or projector	11
	Connecting an HDMI device	12
	Configuring the audio using HDMI	12
	Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer	12
	Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device	13
	Watching TV (select models only)	13
5	Optical drive
	Identifying the installed optical drive	15
	Using optical discs	15
	Selecting the right disc	16
	CD-R discs	16
	CD-RW discs	16
	DVD±R discs	17
	DVD±RW discs	17
	LightScribe DVD+R discs	17

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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 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 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 Select Start Computer Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs Optical driveSelecting the right disc CD-R discsCD-RW 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 driveDisc does not play automatically DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyDVD movie is not visible on an external display Page Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Select Start All Programs HP HP UpdateClick Security & Updates Obtaining the latest HP device driversPage DVD Index