Multimedia features | HP G72-B66US manual

4 Multimedia

Multimedia features

Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and view pictures. Your computer may include the following multimedia components:

●Optical drive for playing audio and video discs

●Integrated speakers for listening to music

●Integrated microphone for recording your own audio

●Integrated webcam that allows you to record audio and video

●Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and pictures

●Multimedia action keys which provide fast access to multimedia tasks

NOTE: Your computer may not include all of the components listed.

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HP G72-B66US manual Multimedia features

Contents

Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives Adding or replacing a memory module Security 113 Identifying hardware Features Components Top componentsTouchPad Num lk light Lights Button and speakers Keys Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennasPage Additional hardware components Component Labels Using wireless devices Wireless, local area network, and modem Identifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless action key Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless Assistant Setting up a Wlan Using a Wlan Use wireless encryption Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityProtecting your Wlan Work behind a firewall Roaming to another network Connecting to a Wlan Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Current network security codes are unavailable Network icon is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting a modem cable Using the modem select models only Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingViewing the current location selection Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when traveling Check the telephone line type Solving travel connection problemsCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tones Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area network Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad on and off Using TouchPad gestures Pinching Scrolling Setting pointing device preferences Using the keyboardRotating Function Action key or hotkey Press f11 to mute or restore speaker sound Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia features Multimedia Identifying your multimedia components Adjusting the volume Using the media activity action keys Using the media activity functions Using other preinstalled multimedia software Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia software Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functions Video Connecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical drive Adjusting webcam properties Webcam select models onlyWebcam tips Page Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep Using power plans Using the battery meterViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery charge Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Fully recharge the battery Discharge the battery Conserving battery power Storing a batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Replacing the battery Disposing of a used battery Switching between graphics modes select models only Click Shut down Shutting down the computer Handling drives Drives Select Start Computer Identifying the installed optical drive DVD±RW/R Using optical discs CD-R discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-RW discs DVD±R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD LightScribe DVD+R discsBlu-ray Disc BD Page Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsSelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2Go Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD, DVD, or BD Creating or burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems Select Advanced Settings Monitor tab Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay SettingsDisc does not play automatically DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically DVD movie is not visible on an external display Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Using external drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices and external media cards Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a digital card Adding or replacing a memory module Page Page Protecting the computer Security Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Managing an administrator password Administrator password Managing a power-on password Power-on password Using firewall software Using antivirus software Installing an optional security cable Installing critical security updates Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menu Diagnostics menu System Configuration menu Software updates Determining the Bios version Updating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Using Windows Backup and Restore When to create restore points Using system restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and time Recovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoverySelect Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index Symbols/Numerics DVD Ssid