HP DV7-3173NR manual Video, Connecting an external monitor or projector, Connecting an Hdmi device

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Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features:

●Watch movies

●Play games over the Internet

●Edit pictures and video to create presentations

●Connect external video devices

Connecting an external monitor or projector

The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector to the computer.

▲To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.

NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device.

Connecting an HDMI device

The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

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Contents Multimedia Product notice Table of contents Webcam Troubleshooting Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia componentsMultimedia features Adjusting the volume Using the media activity functions Using the media activity buttonsUsing the media activity hotkeys Next/fast forward buttonMultimedia software Using HP MediaSmart software Using other preinstalled multimedia software To locate other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting an Hdmi device Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Using optical discs Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive CD-R discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-RW discs Playing music DVD±R discsDVD±RW discs LightScribe DVD+R discsWatching a movie Changing DVD region settings Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Webcam Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive CD, DVD, or BD does not playCD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically DVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyDVD or BD movie is not visible on an external display Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device driversTo use Windows Update Index DVD