HP 13 manual Multimedia software, Using the media activity keys

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Using the media activity keys

The media activity keys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD or BD that is inserted into an external optical drive (purchased separately).

●When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing, press the play/pause key (2) to play the disc.

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

◦To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous chapter of a DVD, press the previous track key (1).

◦To pause or resume playing the disc, press play/pause key (2).

◦To stop the disc, press the stop key (3).

◦To play the next track of an audio CD or the next chapter of a DVD, press the next track key

(4).

Multimedia software

The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software.

If you have an external optical drive (purchased separately), you can also perform the following multimedia tasks:

●Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs

●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 Envy 13 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives and external devices Appendix B Backup and recovery Page Identifying hardware ComponentsTop components TouchPadTouchPad buttons DescriptionLights Component DescriptionButton Front components KeysRight-side components Left-side componentsBottom components Wireless antennas Display componentsAdditional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Using wireless devices Wireless and local area networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless keyUsing Wireless Assistant software Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUsing the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only Roaming to another networkConnecting the adapter Identifying the adapter componentsTroubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Using Bluetooth wireless devices Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon for Wlan is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailableCannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling Using the action keys Icon DescriptionUsing the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Hotkey DescriptionPage Adjusting the volume Multimedia featuresMultimedia Using the media activity keys Multimedia softwareUsing multimedia software Using HP MediaSmart softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Using Beats Audio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi WebcamAdjusting webcam properties Webcam tipsPage Power management Setting power devicesUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Conserving powerInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using power plans Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansUsing external AC power Setting password protection on wakeupConnecting AC power Testing an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Removing or inserting the primary batteryCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Using the accessory battery select models only Resolving a low battery levelIdentifying the accessory battery components Inserting or removing an accessory batteryPage Calibrating a battery Battery charging and discharging sequenceStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Identifying installed drives Drives and external devicesDrives Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareUsing the external optical drive select models only Using external drivesConnecting optional external drives Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open Sharing optical drivesConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a USB deviceInserting a digital card Removing a digital cardPull the digital card from the slot External devices Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Managing an administrator passwordUsing antivirus software Power-on passwordInstalling critical security updates Using firewall softwareInstalling an optional security cable Page Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Setup Utility Menus Exiting Setup UtilitySystem Configuration menu Main menuDiagnostics menu Updating the BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updatePage Backup and recovery Creating recovery discsBacking up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryRestore to a previous date and time Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index USBWlan Hdmi