HP B5F63UAR#ABA manual Enjoying entertainment features, Multimedia Features

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4 Enjoying entertainment features

Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV, and, on select models, high-definition devices.

Multimedia Features

Here are some of the entertainment features on your computer.

Component		Description

(1)	Internal microphone	Records sound.

(2)	Webcam	Records video and captures still photographs.
		To use the webcam, select Start > All Programs >
		Communication and Chat > CyberLink YouCam.

(3)	Webcam light	On: The webcam is in use.

(4)	USB 2.0 ports	Connect optional USB devices.
		NOTE: For details about different types of USB ports,
		see Using a USB device on page 39.

(5)	Optical drive	Reads an optical disc.
		NOTE: On select models, the optical drive also writes to
		an optical disc.

(6)	Speakers	Produce sound.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using the keyboard and pointing devices Shutting down the computer Input power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices More HP resources Resource ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerFront Component Description Speakers Produce soundComponent Description Right sideEnvironmental Notices Left sideGetting to know your computer Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopLights Buttons Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a WlanPage Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing audio Using the webcamConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Using videoConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Checking the soundConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Icon Key Description Using ALT GR key combinationsUsing the action keys Function Hot key Description Using the hot keysUsing the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or on Selecting NavigatingSelect Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Using TouchPad gesturesPinching/Zooming ScrollingFlicking RotatingInitiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerUsing Sleep or Hibernation Selecting a power plan Using the power meterSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationRemoving a user-replaceable battery Running on battery powerConserving battery power Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery Shutting down the computerSelect Start Shut down Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage cardUsing optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the network Improving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterAdding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Page Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Locating your security softwarePassword Function Setting Windows passwordsUsing antivirus software Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Securing your wireless network Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Using an optional security cable lockStarting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System DiagnosticsPage Creating backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to knowBacking up system and personal information Creating system restore pointsCreating a system restore point Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Tips for a successful backupRestoring to a previous system restore point Restore and recoveryRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using the recovery media Recovering using HP Recovery partition select models onlyPage Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Troubleshooting and support Wireless connection problems TroubleshootingDisc drive problems Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Network status icon is not displayed Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Resolving a low battery level Audio problemsPower management problems Troubleshooting an AC adapter Contacting support Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan