HP Pavilion Dm4 1200 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

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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 capture and share video
●Preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play and manage your music, movies, and
pictures
●Multimedia action keys that provide fast access to multimedia tasks
NOTE:Your computer may not include all of the components listed.
The following sections explain how to identify and use the multimedia components included with your
computer.
Identifying your multimedia components
The following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer.
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							Component Description
(1)Webcam light Turns on when video software accesses the webcam.
(2)Webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
(3)Internal microphone Records sound.
(4)Decrease volume action key To decrease the volume, press the f9 action key.
(5)Increase volume action key To increase the volume, press the f10 action key.
(6)Mute/restore volume action key To mute or restore the volume, press the f11 action key.
(7)Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(8)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, refer to the 
Regulatory, Safety
and Environmental Notices.
NOTE:When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
(9)Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
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							Using the media activity functions
The media activity action keys control the play of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD that is inserted into
the optical drive.
Using the media activity action keys
Media activity is controlled by the f5, f6, f7, and f8 action keys.
●When an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD is not playing, press the f6 action key (2) to play the disc.
●When an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD is playing, use the following action keys:
◦To pause or resume playing the disc, press the f6 action key (2).
◦To stop the disc, press the f7 action key (3).
◦To play the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or BD, press
the f5 action key (1).
◦To play the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or BD, press the f8
action key (4).
Multimedia software
The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some computer models also include
additional multimedia software on an optical disc.
Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasks
may be supported:
●Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, DVDs, and BDs, and Internet radio
●Creating or copying data CDs
●Creating, editing, and burning audio CDs
●Creating, editing, and burning a video or movie to a DVD or video CD
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							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. Do not write to a
disc while the computer is running on battery power.
Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using.
Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination
disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your
hard drive to the destination disc.
Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The
write process is sensitive to vibration.
NOTE:For information about using software included with the computer, refer to the software
manufacturers instructions that may be provided on disc, as online Help files, or on the software
manufacturers Web site.
Opening preinstalled multimedia software
1.Select Start > All Programs.
2.Click the program that you want to open.
Using HP MediaSmart software
Your computer has preinstalled HP MediaSmart software. MediaSmart turns your computer into a
mobile entertainment center. You can enjoy music and DVD and BD movies. You can also view
Internet TV, and manage and edit your photo collections.
MediaSmart includes the following features:
●With an Internet connection, play classic oldies, choose from a range of TV shows and channels,
and watch the HP-TV channel streamed in full-screen.
●Photo and video upload support:
◦Upload your photos to an Internet photo service, such as Snapfish.
◦Upload your home videos directly to YouTube.
◦Upload videos you created with the webcam to the Internet.
●Pandora Internet radio (North America only)—Listen to music selected just for you, streamed
from the Internet.
To start MediaSmart:
▲Double-click the MediaSmart icon in the taskbar.
Using other 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.
– or –
1.Insert a disc into the optical drive.
An AutoPlay dialog box opens.
2.Click a multimedia task from the list, and then choose the software you want to use for that task.
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							Installing multimedia software from a disc
1.Insert the disc into the optical drive.
2.When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions.
3.Restart the computer if prompted to do so.
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
●Create multimedia presentations using audio and images
●Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs
●Stream radio programs (select models only)
●Create or “burn” audio CDs (select models only)
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, headphone, or a microphone, refer to the
information provided with the device. For best results, remember the following tips:
●Be sure that the device cable is securely connected to the correct jack on your computer. (Cable
connectors are normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on the computer.)
●Be sure to install any drivers required by the external device.
NOTE:A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the
programs that use the device.
Checking your audio functions
To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:
1.Right-click the Volume icon on the taskbar, and then select Sounds.
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound.
2.When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. Under Program Events, select any
sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button.
You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones.
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							To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Sound Recorder.
2.Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Save the file to your desktop.
3.Open Windows Media Player or MediaSmart and play back the sound.
NOTE:For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in a
setting free of background noise.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Sound.
Using the audio-out (headphone) jack
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
.
CAUTION:To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a single sound channel
(monaural) connector into the headphone jack.
In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used to connect the audio-out function
of an audio device such as external powered speakers or a stereo system. 
When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only a 3.5-mm stereo plug.
When a device is connected to a headphone jack, the speakers are disabled.
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack
The computer is equipped with a stereo microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or
monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for stereo
recordings.
When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.
Video
Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features:
●Watch movies
●Play games over the Internet
●Edit pictures and video and create presentations
●Connect external video devices
●Watch TV over the Internet, or watch, record, and pause live TV using a TV tuner accessory
(purchased separately)
Using the external monitor port
The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a
projector, to the computer.
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							▲To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.
NOTE:If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press f4 to
transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing f4 alternates the screen image between the
computer display and the device.
Connecting an HDMI device
The computer includes 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.
NOTE:To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased
separately).
The computer can support one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously
supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display.
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							To connect a video or audio device to the HDMI port:
1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, according to the device manufacturer’s
instructions.
3.Press the f4 action key on the computer to switch the image between the display devices
connected to the computer.
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:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
click Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI).
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
To return audio to the computer speakers, follow these steps:
1.Right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
click Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click Speakers.
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
Optical drive
Depending on the type of optical drive and software installed in your computer, the optical drive plays,
copies, and creates CDs, DVDs, or BDs.
Identifying the installed optical drive
▲Select Start > Computer.
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							Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)
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 (BD)
drive, it can also read BDs.
NOTE:Some of the optical drives listed may not be supported by your computer. The listed drives
are not necessarily all of the supported optical drives.
Some optical drives can also write to optical discs, as described in the following table.
Optical drive type Write to CD-
RWWrite to
DVD±RW/
RWrite to DVD±R DL Write label to
LightScribe CD or
DVD ±RW/RWrite to BD R/RE
DVD-ROM Drive No No No No No
DVD±R SuperMulti DL
LightScribe Drive*
†Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Blu-ray ROM DVD±R
SuperMulti DL Drive*Yes Yes Yes No No
Blu-ray R/RE DVD+/-
RW SuperMulti DL
Drive*Yes Yes Yes No Yes
*Double-layer discs can store more data than single-layer discs. However, double-layer discs burned with this drive may not
be compatible with many single-layer DVD drivers and players.
†LightScribe discs must be purchased separately. LightScribe creates a grayscale image similar to black-and-white
photography.
CAUTION:To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of audio or
video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading a CD, DVD, or BD, or
writing to a CD or DVD.
Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)
An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are
also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs.
DVDs and BDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVDs and BDs
are the same form factor as CDs, but have a much higher storage capacity.
NOTE:The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed
in this section.
CD-R discs
Use CD-R (write-once) discs to create permanent archives and to share files with virtually anyone.
Typical uses include the following:
●Distributing large presentations
●Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data
●Making your own music CDs
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							●Keeping permanent archives of computer files and scanned home records
●Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space
After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over.
CD-RW discs
Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of a CD) to store large projects that must be updated
frequently. Typical uses include the following:
●Developing and maintaining large documents and project files
●Transporting work files
●Making weekly backups of hard drive files
●Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously
DVD±R discs
Use blank DVD±R discs to permanently store large amounts of information. After data is recorded, it
cannot be erased or written over.
DVD±RW discs
Use DVD±RW discs if you want to be able to erase or write over data that you saved earlier. This
type of disc is ideal for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that
cannot be changed.
LightScribe DVD+R discs
Use LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs
are read-compatible with most DVD-ROM drives and DVD video players. With a LightScribe-enabled
drive and LightScribe software, you can write data to the disc, and then add a designer label to the
outside of the disc.
Blu-ray Discs (BDs)
BD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition
video. A single-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 25 GB, over 5 times the storage capacity of a single-layer
DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer Blu-ray Disc can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the storage capacity of a
dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB.
Typical uses include the following:
●Storage of large amounts of data
●High-definition video playback and storage
●Video games
NOTE:As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection,
compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, which do not constitute defects in the product.
Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed.
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
1.Turn on the computer.
2.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray.
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