HP 13 manual Using HP MediaSmart software, Using multimedia software

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Using HP MediaSmart software

HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you can enjoy music and DVD and BD movies. You can also manage and edit your photo collections. MediaSmart includes the following features:

●Playlist upload support:

◦Upload your MediaSmart photo playlists to Internet photo albums, such as Snapfish.

◦Upload your MediaSmart video playlists to YouTube.

◦Export your MediaSmart playlist to the CyberLink DVD Suite.

●Pandora Internet radio (North America only)—Listen to music selected just for you, streamed from the Internet.

To start MediaSmart:

▲Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart.

For more information on using MediaSmart, select Start > Help and Support.

Using multimedia software

▲Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player.

– or –

1.Insert a disc into an external optical drive (purchased separately). An AutoPlay dialog box opens.

2.Click a multimedia task from the list, and then choose the software you want to use for that task.

Installing multimedia software from a disc

Although your computer does not have an integrated optical drive, you can easily access software, install applications, and access data in either of the following ways:

●Connect an external optical drive (select models only or purchased separately) to one of the USB ports on your computer.

NOTE: For additional information on external optical drives, refer to Using external drives on page 58.

●Share the optical drive that is connected to another computer on your network.

NOTE: You must have a network set up in order to share an optical drive. For additional information on sharing optical drives, refer to Sharing optical drives on page 59.

NOTE: Some discs, such as DVD movies and game discs, may be copy-protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD sharing.

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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 Components Identifying hardwareTop components TouchPadDescription TouchPad buttonsComponent Description LightsButton Keys Front componentsLeft-side components Right-side componentsBottom components Display components Wireless antennasAdditional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Identifying wireless and network status icons Wireless and local area networkUsing wireless devices Using the wireless key Using the wireless controlsUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing Wireless Assistant software Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models onlyIdentifying the adapter components Connecting the adapterTroubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Network icon for Wlan is not displayedWlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling Icon Description Using the action keysUsing the hotkeys Hotkey Description Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardPage Multimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Multimedia software Using the media activity keysInstalling multimedia software from a disc Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing multimedia software Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Using Beats AudioIdentifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Connecting an Hdmi device Webcam Configuring audio for HdmiWebcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesPage Setting power devices Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Conserving powerUsing the battery meter Viewing the current power plan Using power plansSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC powerConnecting AC power Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Using Battery Check Finding battery information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Removing or inserting the primary batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Using the accessory battery select models onlyInserting or removing an accessory battery Identifying the accessory battery componentsPage Battery charging and discharging sequence Calibrating a batteryDisposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Drives and external devices Identifying installed drivesDrives Handling drivesIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using Disk CleanupUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Managing power with a parked hard driveConnecting optional external drives Using external drivesUsing the external optical drive select models only Sharing optical drives Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not openExternal devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Inserting a digital cardPull the digital card from the slot External devices Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsManaging an administrator password Administrator passwordPower-on password Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Page Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility MenusSystem Configuration menu Main menuUpdating the Bios Updating the BiosDiagnostics menu Downloading a Bios update Determining the Bios versionPage Creating recovery discs Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Using system restore points Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointRestore to a previous date and time Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window USB IndexWlan Hdmi