HP DV7-3173NR manual Using HP MediaSmart 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 view Internet TV and live TV, and manage and edit your photo collections.

NOTE: You can use an integrated TV tuner (select models only) or an optional external TV tuner (purchased separately) to watch, record, and pause live TV on the computer.

MediaSmart includes the following features:

●Internet TV—With an Internet connection, play classic oldies, choose from a range of TV shows and channels, and watch the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen.

●Photo and video upload support, for example:

◦Upload your MediaSmart photos to Internet photo storage sites, such as Snapfish.

◦Upload your home videos (for example, fun videos created with the integrated webcam) to YouTube.

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

▲To start MediaSmart, double-click the MediaSmart icon on the desktop of the computer.

For more information on using MediaSmart, select Start > Help and Support, and then type MediaSmart in the search box.

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Contents Multimedia Product notice Table of contents Webcam Troubleshooting Identifying your multimedia components Multimedia featuresMultimedia features Adjusting the volume Using the media activity buttons Using the media activity functionsNext/fast forward button Using the media activity hotkeysMultimedia software Using HP MediaSmart software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs CD-RW discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs LightScribe DVD+R discs Playing musicDVD±R discs DVD±RW discsWatching a movie Changing DVD region settings Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Webcam Troubleshooting CD, DVD, or BD does not play Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD driveDVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically CD, DVD, or BD does not play automaticallyDVD or BD movie is not visible on an external display Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Obtaining the latest HP device driversTo use Windows Update DVD Index