HP dv4-1225dx manual Using the media activity functions, Click the Notification Area tab

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To increase volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right, or press the volume up button (3).

Windows® volume control:

a.Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

b.Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down. Click the Mute icon to mute the volume.

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a.Right-click the Volume icon in the notification area, and then click Open Volume Mixer.

b.In the Master Volume column, increase or decrease the volume by moving the Volume slider up or down. You can also mute the volume by clicking the Mute icon.

If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:

a.Right-click in the notification area, and then click Properties.

b.Click the Notification Area tab.

c.Under System icons, select the Volume check box.

d.Click OK.

Program volume control:

Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.

Using the media activity functions

The media activity buttons and the media activity hotkeys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical drive.

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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 buttonMultimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Select Start Control Panel Click Hardware and SoundSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting an external monitor or projector VideoSelect Start Computer System properties Connecting an Hdmi deviceConfiguring the audio using Hdmi Watching TV select models only Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound iconPage Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical discsOptical drive Select Start ComputerCD-RW discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs Playing music DVD±R discsDVD±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 Troubleshooting Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD orComputer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not playDVD movie is not visible on an external display Disc does not play automaticallyDVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Page Select Start All Programs HP HP Update Click Security & UpdatesObtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device driversPage Index DVD