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HP 4510s - ProBook - Celeron 1.8 GHz User Manual

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  • Page 1 Multimedia User Guide...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2009 Hewlett-Packard Product notice Development Company, L.P. This user guide describes features that are Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered common to most models. Some features trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. may not be available on your computer. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components ....................2 Adjusting the volume ..........................3 2 Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software ................. 6 Installing multimedia software from a disc .................... 7 3 Audio Connecting external audio devices ...................... 9 Checking your audio functions ......................
  • Page 4 A disc does not play automatically ..................... 32 A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically .................... 33 A DVD movie is not visible on an external display ................34 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ........35 A device driver must be reinstalled ....................

  • Page 5: Multimedia Features

    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 ●...

  • Page 6: Identifying Your Multimedia Components

    Identifying your multimedia components The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer. NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description Webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Internal microphone Records sound.

  • Page 7: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume hotkey—A combination of the key (1) and either the (2), (3), or function key: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press fn+f9. ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+f11 repeatedly.
  • Page 8 Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. Chapter 1 Multimedia features...

  • Page 9: Multimedia Software

    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 preinstalled multimedia software.

  • Page 10: Accessing Your Preinstalled Multimedia Software

    Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software To access your preinstalled multimedia software: Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. ▲ NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders. Chapter 2 Multimedia software...

  • Page 11: Installing Multimedia Software From A Disc

    Installing multimedia software from a disc To install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps: Insert the disc into the optical drive. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 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 with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer’s...

  • Page 12: Audio

    Audio Your computer enables you to use a variety of audio features: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers ● Record sound using the internal microphone or connect an external microphone ● Download music from the Internet ●...

  • Page 13: Connecting External Audio Devices

    Connecting external audio devices WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To connect external devices such as external speakers, headphones, or a microphone, refer to the information provided with the device.

  • Page 14: Checking Your Audio Functions

    Checking your audio functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: Select Start > Control Panel. Click Hardware and Sound. Click Sound. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.

  • Page 15: Video

    Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet ● Edit pictures and video to create presentations ● Connect external video devices...

  • Page 16: Connecting An External Monitor Or Projector

    Connecting an external monitor or projector The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projector to the computer. To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. ▲...

  • Page 17: Using The Hdmi Port

    Using the HDMI port NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately), available from most electronics retailers. Select computer models include an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

  • Page 18: Configuring Audio For Hdmi (Select Models Only)

    Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the HDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows: Right-click the Speaker icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback Devices.

  • Page 19: Optical Drive

    Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive Select Start > Computer. ▲ You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer, including your optical drive. You may have one of the following types of drives: ● DVD-ROM Drive ●...

  • Page 20: Using Optical Discs

    Using optical discs An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs store information, such as music, photos, and movies. DVDs have a higher storage capacity than CDs. Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs. If your optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive, it can also read Blu-ray Discs.

  • Page 21: Watching A Movie

    Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place. Close the disc tray. If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, as described in the section "Configuring AutoPlay," an AutoPlay dialog box opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content. Choose Windows Media Player.
  • Page 22 Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place. Close the disc tray. NOTE: After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. If you have not selected a media player, an AutoPlay dialog box opens.

  • Page 23: Configuring Autoplay

    Configuring AutoPlay Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed. NOTE: Choose Windows Media Player to play DVDs.

  • Page 24: Changing Dvd Region Settings

    Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive.

  • Page 25: Observing The Copyright Warning

    Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright- protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes. CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source.

  • Page 26: Copying A Cd Or Dvd

    Copying a CD or DVD Select Start > All Programs > Roxio > Creator Business. In the right pane, click Copy Disc. Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive. Click Copy at the bottom right of the screen. Creator Business reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive.

  • Page 27: Creating Or "Burning" A Cd Or Dvd

    Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software such as Windows Media Player or Roxio Creator Business to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files.

  • Page 28: Removing A Cd, Dvd, Or Bd

    Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc.

  • Page 29: Webcam

    Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. With the preinstalled software, you can use the webcam to take a photo, record a video, or make an audio recording. You can preview the photo, video recording, or audio recording, and save it on your computer hard drive. To access the webcam and HP Webcam software, select Start >...

  • Page 30: Webcam Tips

    Webcam tips For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam: ● Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before starting a video conversation. ● The webcam may not work properly across some network firewalls. ●...

  • Page 31: Adjusting Webcam Properties

    Adjusting webcam properties You can adjust the following webcam properties: ● Brightness—Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image. A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image; a lower brightness setting creates a darker image. ● Contrast—Controls the difference between lighter and darker areas on the image. A higher contrast setting intensifies the image;...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 33: The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open For Removal Of A Cd, Dvd, Or Bd

    The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops.
  • Page 34 If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in the section "A device driver must be reinstalled." Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 35: A Disc Does Not Play

    A disc does not play ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Log off the Internet before playing a CD, DVD, or BD. ● Be sure that you insert the disc properly. ●...

  • Page 36: A Disc Does Not Play Automatically

    A disc does not play automatically Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected. Click Save. A CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 37: A Movie Stops, Skips, Or Plays Erratically

    A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions: ◦ Log off the Internet. ◦ Change the color properties of the desktop: 1. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize > Display Settings.

  • Page 38: A Dvd Movie Is Not Visible On An External Display

    A DVD movie is not visible on an external display If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f4 one or more times to switch between the 2 displays. Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary: Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Personalize >...

  • Page 39: The Process Of Burning A Disc Does Not Begin, Or It Stops Before Completion

    The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion ● Be sure that all other programs are closed. ● Turn off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are using the right kind of disc for your drive. See your user guides for more information about disc types.

  • Page 40: A Device Driver Must Be Reinstalled

    A device driver must be reinstalled Remove any discs from the optical drive. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box. As you type, search results are listed in the pane above the box. In the results pane, click Device Manager. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to next to the type of driver you want to uninstall and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already showing.

  • Page 41: Obtaining Microsoft Device Drivers

    Obtaining Microsoft device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Microsoft® Update. This Windows feature can be set to automatically check for and install updates for your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Microsoft Update: Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.microsoft.com, and click Security &...
  • Page 42 If you want to download only one or two SoftPaqs and have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. Right-click Install SoftPaq in the SoftPaq Download Manager software to install the selected SoftPaqs on the computer. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 43: Index

    Index DVD+/-RW SuperMulti Double- mute button 3 audio devices, connecting Layer LightScribe Drive 16 external 9 optical 15 optical disc audio features 8 inserting 16 audio functions, checking 10 burning 23 removing, with power 24 audio, configuring 14 changing region setting 20 optical drive 15 audio-in (microphone) jack 2 copying 22...
  • Page 44 volume mute button 3 volume, adjusting 3 webcam adjusting properties 27 identifying 2 tips 26 using 25 Index...

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