HP CQ20 manual Multimedia software, Using QuickPlay software

2 Multimedia software

Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies, and view pictures. The following sections provide details about QuickPlay and other preinstalled multimedia software.

Using QuickPlay software

QuickPlay turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With QuickPlay, you can enjoy music and DVD movies. You can also play and sing along with karaoke CDs (select models only) and view and record live TV. QuickPlay includes the following features:

●Internet TV—Classic oldies, a range of TV shows and channels, as well as the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen to computers with an Internet connection.

●Playlist upload support:

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

◦Upload your QuickPlay video playlists to YouTube.

◦Export your QuickPlay 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 QuickPlay:

▲Press the media button on your computer.

For more information on using QuickPlay, refer to the software Help.

Using other preinstalled multimedia software

To locate other preinstalled 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.

NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders.

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