HP DV7-3173NR manual Watching a movie

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5.Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.

6.Close the disc tray.

7.If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, the AutoPlay dialog box opens and asks how you want to use the media content. Choose MediaSmart or Windows Media Player, both preinstalled on your computer.

NOTE: After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal.

If Sleep or Hibernation is initiated during playback of a disc, you may experience the following behaviors:

Your playback may be interrupted.

You may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No.

You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume playback.

Watching a movie

Your optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. You can also watch high-definition movies from a disc if your computer includes an optional Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive.

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray.

3.Pull out the tray (2).

4.Hold the disc by the edges and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle.

NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle.

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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 Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting an external monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi deviceVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical discsOptical drive Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±R discs Playing musicDVD±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 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