Identifying your multimedia components, Multimedia | HP G72-B66US

Identifying your multimedia components

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component		Description

(1)	Internal microphone	Records sound.

(2)	Webcam (select models only)	Records audio and video and captures still photographs.

(3)	Webcam light (select models only)	White: The webcam is in use.

(4)	Volume down action key (f9)	Decreases speaker sound.

(5)	Volume up action key (f10)	Increases speaker sound.

(6)	Volume mute action key (f11)	Mutes and restores speaker sound.

(7)	Audio-out (headphone) jack	Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
		speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices.

NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled.

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HP G72-B66US manual Identifying your multimedia components, Multimedia

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 Features Identifying hardware Top components ComponentsTouchPad Lights Num lk light Button and speakers Keys Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Display componentsPage Additional hardware components Labels Component Wireless, local area network, and modem Using wireless devices Using the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless action key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Work behind a firewall Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayed Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Using the modem select models only Connecting a modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterViewing the current location selection Adding new locations when traveling Select Start Devices and Printers Check for pulse or tone dialing Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Set the modem to ignore dial tones Connecting to a local area network Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Using the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboard Using TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad on and off Scrolling Pinching Using the keyboard Setting pointing device preferencesRotating Function Action key or hotkey Press f11 to mute or restore speaker sound Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features Multimedia Identifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Using the media activity functions Using the media activity action keys Installing multimedia software from a disc Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Multimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking your audio functions Video Connecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical drive Webcam select models only Adjusting webcam propertiesWebcam tips Page Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Viewing the current power plan Using the battery meterUsing power plans Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the battery Storing a battery Conserving battery powerReenable Hibernation and Sleep Disposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Switching between graphics modes select models only Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Drives Handling drives Identifying the installed optical drive Select Start Computer Using optical discs DVD±RW/R CD-RW discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs DVD±R discs LightScribe DVD+R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDBlu-ray Disc BD Page Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlaySelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Observing the copyright warning Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2GoCopying a CD, DVD, or BD Creating or burning a CD or DVD Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Disc does not play automatically Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay SettingsSelect Advanced Settings Monitor tab 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 Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices and external media cards Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card Adding or replacing a memory module Page Page Security Protecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Using passwordsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Managing an administrator password Power-on password Managing a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Displaying system information Main menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Security menu System Configuration menu Diagnostics menu Software updates Updating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Create a system restore point Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Restore to a previous date and time Select Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Symbols/Numerics Index DVD Ssid