Owner manual
Table Of Contents
- Using HP QuickWeb (select models only)
- Features
- Wireless, local area network, and modem
- Pointing devices and keyboard
- Using the TouchPad
- Using keyboard hotkeys
- Displaying system information
- Opening Help and Support
- Opening the Print Options window
- Opening a Web browser
- Switching the screen image
- Initiating Sleep
- Initiating QuickLock
- Decreasing screen brightness
- Increasing screen brightness
- Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVD
- Stopping an audio CD or a DVD
- Playing previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD
- Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD
- Using keypads
- Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
- Multimedia
- Multimedia features
- Multimedia software
- Audio
- Video
- Webcam
- Troubleshooting
- The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
- The computer does not detect the optical drive
- A disc does not play
- A disc does not play automatically
- A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically
- A DVD movie is not visible on an external display
- The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion
- A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display
- A device driver must be reinstalled
- HP Mobile Remote Control (Select Models Only)
- HP Media Remote Control (Select Models Only)
- Power management
- Setting power options
- Switching between graphics modes (select models only)
- Using external AC power
- Using battery power
- Finding battery information in Help and Support
- Using Battery Check
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Inserting or removing the battery
- Charging a battery
- Maximizing battery discharge time
- Managing low battery levels
- Calibrating a battery
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a battery
- Disposing of a used battery
- Replacing the battery
- Shutting down the computer
- Drives
- Handling drives
- Optical drive
- Using external drives
- Improving hard drive performance
- Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)
- Replacing the hard drive
- Replacing a drive in the SmartBay
- External devices
- External media cards
- Memory modules
- Security
- Setup Utility (BIOS)
- Software updates
- Backup and recovery
- Index
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 MediaSmart and other preinstalled
multimedia software.
Using HP MediaSmart software
MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you can enjoy
music and DVD movies. You can also play and sing along with karaoke CDs and view and record live
TV (select models only). MediaSmart includes the following features:
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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.
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Playlist upload support:
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Upload your MediaSmart photo playlists to Internet photo albums, such as Snapfish.
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Upload your MediaSmart video playlists to YouTube.
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Export your MediaSmart playlist to the CyberLink DVD Suite.
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Pandora Internet radio (North America only)—Listen to music selected just for you, streamed from
the Internet.
To start MediaSmart:
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Press the MediaSmart button on your computer.
For more information on using MediaSmart, refer to Help and Support.
Using other preinstalled multimedia software
To locate other preinstalled multimedia software:
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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.
Installing multimedia software from a disc
To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps:
1. Insert the disc into the optical drive.
2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so.
NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software
manufacturer’s instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on the
manufacturer's Web site.
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