HP dm4-1160us, dm4-1162us manual Multimedia software, Using the media activity functions

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Using the media activity functions

The media activity action keys control the play of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD that is inserted into the optical drive.

Using the media activity action keys

Media activity is controlled by the f5, f6, f7, and f8 action keys.

When an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD is not playing, press the f6 action key (2) to play the disc.

When an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD is playing, use the following action keys:

To pause or resume playing the disc, press the f6 action key (2).

To stop the disc, press the f7 action key (3).

To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or BD, press the f5 action key (1).

To play the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or BD, press the f8 action key (4).

Multimedia software

The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some computer models also include additional multimedia software on an optical disc.

Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported:

Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, DVDs, and BDs, and Internet radio

Creating or copying data CDs

Creating, editing, and burning audio CDs

Creating, editing, and burning a video or movie to a DVD or video CD

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Contents HP Pavilion Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives Disabling and enabling QuickWeb 104 TouchPad FeaturesIdentifying the hardware Top componentsLights Component Description Power light White Power is onPanel System and Security Power Options Power button and fingerprint readerFn key KeysRight-side components Front componentsLeft-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennasComponent Description Additional hardware components LabelsComponent Description Icon Name Description Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons NetworkingUsing the wireless action key Using the wireless controlsUsing HP Wireless Assistant software Using operating system controls Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConnecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting a SIM Removing a SIM 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