HP DV7-3173NR manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

1

Multimedia features

 

 

Identifying your multimedia components

1

 

Adjusting the volume

3

 

Using the media activity functions

4

 

Using the media activity buttons

4

 

Previous/rewind button

4

 

Play/pause button

4

 

Next/fast forward button

5

 

Stop button

5

 

Using the media activity hotkeys

5

2 Multimedia software

 

 

Using HP MediaSmart software

7

 

Using other preinstalled multimedia software

8

 

Installing multimedia software from a disc

9

3 Audio

 

 

Connecting external audio devices

10

 

Checking your audio functions

10

4 Video

 

 

Connecting an external monitor or projector

12

 

Connecting an HDMI device

12

 

Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)

13

5

Optical drive

 

 

Identifying the installed optical drive

14

 

Using optical discs

14

 

Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)

15

 

CD-R discs

15

 

CD-RW discs

15

 

DVD±R discs

16

 

DVD±RW discs

16

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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 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