HP Pavilion Dm4 1200 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							3.Pull out the tray (2).
4.Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up
over the tray spindle.
NOTE:If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle.
5.Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.
6.Close the disc tray.
If you have not yet configured AutoPlay, as described in the following section, an AutoPlay dialog box
opens. It prompts you to select how you want to use the media content.
NOTE:For best results, be sure that your AC adapter is plugged into an external power source
while playing a BD.
Configuring AutoPlay
1.Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings.
2.Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected.
3.Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed.
4.Click Save to confirm your selections.
NOTE:For more information about AutoPlay, refer to Help and Support.
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.
CAUTION:The region settings on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times.
The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive.
The number of region changes remaining is displayed on the DVD Region tab.
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							To change settings through the operating system:
1.Select Start > Computer > System properties.
2.In the left pane, click Device Manager.
NOTE:Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help and Support
for more information.
3.In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list.
4.Right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings, and then click
Properties.
5.Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab.
6.Click OK.
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.
Copying a CD or DVD
1.Select Start > All Programs > CyberLink DVD Suites > Power2Go.
2.Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive.
3.Click the Copy Disc icon located towards the top of the screen, and then click Copy Disc
located on the left-side of the screen.
Power2Go reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard drive.
4.When prompted, remove the source disc from the optical drive and insert a blank disc into the
drive.
After the information is copied, the disc you created ejects automatically.
Creating (burning) a CD, DVD, or BD
CAUTION:Observe 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.
If your optical drive is a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software such as
Windows Media Player to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files.
Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD, DVD, or BD:
●Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all programs.
●A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for burning audio files because after the information is copied,
it cannot be changed.
●Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use CD-Rs to burn music CDs.
●A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video
recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed.
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							●DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user
guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats.
●An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3
disc is the same as the process for creating a data file. MP3 files can be played only on MP3
players or on computers with MP3 software installed.
To burn a CD, DVD, or BD, follow these steps:
1.Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive.
2.Insert a blank disc into the optical drive.
3.Select Start > All Programs and the name of the software you want to use.
4.Select the kind of disc you want to create—data, audio, or video.
5.Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the folder where the source
files are stored.
6.Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank disc.
7.Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected.
NOTE:You cannot create an audio DVD with CyberLink Power2Go.
For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturers instructions. These instructions may be
provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturers Web site.
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
1.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.
2.Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.
NOTE:If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.
3.Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.
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							Troubleshooting
The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
1.Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive.
2.Press in gently on the paper clip until the disc tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until
it stops.
3.Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.
NOTE:If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.
4.Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.
The computer does not detect the optical drive
If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or
corrupted. If you suspect that the optical drive is not being detected, verify that the optical drive is
listed in the Device Manager utility.
1.Remove any discs from the optical drive.
2.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then in the System area, click Device
Manager.
3.In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to
show all of the installed drives.
4.Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks:
●Update driver software.
●Disable.
●Uninstall.
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							●Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs
any required drivers.
●Click Properties to see if the device is working properly:
◦The Properties window provides details about the device to help you troubleshoot
issues.
◦Click the Driver tab to update, disable, or uninstall drivers for this device.
Preventing playback disruptions
To reduce the possibility of playback disruption:
●Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD, DVD, or BD.
●Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc.
Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message
asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer
may behave in either of the following ways:
●Playback may resume.
– or –
●The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the CD, DVD,
or BD, click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc. In rare cases, you
may need to exit the program, and then restart it.
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.
●Be sure that the disc is clean. If necessary, clean the disc with filtered water and a lint-free cloth.
Wipe from the center of the disc to the outer edge.
●Check the disc for scratches. If you find scratches, treat the disc with an optical disc repair kit
available at many electronics stores.
●Disable Sleep mode before playing the disc.
Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning
message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click
No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways:
◦Playback may resume.
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							– or –
◦The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the disc,
click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc. In rare cases, you may
need to exit the program, and then restart it.
●Increase system resources:
◦Turn off printers and scanners, and unplug cameras and portable handheld devices.
Disconnecting these Plug and Play devices frees up valuable system resources and results
in better playback performance.
◦Change desktop color properties. Because the human eye cannot easily tell the difference
between colors beyond 16 bits, you should not notice any loss of color while watching a
movie if you lower system color properties to 16-bit color, as follows:
1. Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution.
2. Select Advanced settings > Monitor tab.
3. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected.
4. Click OK.
A disc does not play automatically
1.Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings.
2.Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices check box is selected.
3.Click Save.
A disc should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive.
A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically
●Press the Play button. You may have accidentally paused the movie.
●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 Screen resolution.
2. Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab.
3. Select High Color (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected.
4. Click OK.
◦Disconnect external devices, such as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device.
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							A movie is not visible on an external display
1.If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press the f4 action key one or
more times to switch between the two displays.
2.Configure the monitor settings to make the external display primary:
a.Right-click on a blank area of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution.
b.Specify a primary display and a secondary display.
NOTE:When using both displays, the movie image will not appear on any display designated
as the secondary display.
To get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide, go to Start > Help and
Support.
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.
●Be sure that the disc is inserted properly.
●Select a slower write speed and try again.
●If you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before trying
to burn the contents to a new disc, and then burn from your hard drive.
●Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device
Manager.
A device driver must be reinstalled
1.Remove any discs from the optical drive.
2.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. Then, in the System area, click Device
Manager.
3.In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to the type of driver you want to uninstall
and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD ROMs, Modems, and so on).
4.Right-click the device listing and click Uninstall. When prompted, confirm that you want to
delete the device, but do not restart the computer. Repeat for any other drivers you want to
delete.
5.In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes.
Windows scans your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any devices
requiring drivers.
NOTE:If you are prompted to restart the computer, save all open files, and then continue with
the restart.
6.Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are once again listed.
7.Try running your program again.
If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you may need to
update your drivers using the procedures in the following section.
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							Obtaining the latest HP device drivers
1.Open your Web browser, go to 
http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region.
2.Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the
product box, and then press enter.
3.Click your specific product from the models listed.
4.Click the Windows 7 operating system.
5.When the list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing
additional information.
6.Click Install now to install the updated driver without downloading the file.
– or –
Click Download only to save the file to your computer. When prompted, click Save, and then
select a storage location on your hard drive.
After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the
file to install.
7.If prompted to do so, restart your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the
operation of the device.
Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers
You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. This feature can be set
to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft
products.
To use Windows Update:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Windows Update.
NOTE:If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter
settings before you can check for updates.
2.Click Check for Updates.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Webcam
Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam allows
you to capture and share video.
For optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam:
●If you are having trouble viewing or sending multimedia files to someone on another LAN or
outside your network firewall, temporarily disable the firewall, perform the task you want to
perform, and then reenable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the
firewall as necessary, and adjust the policies and settings.
●Whenever possible, place bright light sources behind the camera and out of the picture area.
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							Adjusting webcam properties
You can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box, which is accessible from various
programs that use the integrated camera, usually from a configuration, settings, or properties menu:
●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; a lower contrast setting maintains more of the original
information’s dynamic range, but leads to a flatter image.
●Hue—Controls the aspect of color that distinguishes it from another color (what makes a color
red, green, or blue). Hue is distinct from saturation, which measures the intensity of the hue.
●Saturation—Controls the strength of color in the final image. A higher saturation setting creates
a bolder image; a lower saturation setting creates a more subtle image.
●Sharpness—Controls the definition of edges in an image. A higher sharpness setting creates a
more defined image; a lower sharpness setting creates a softer image.
●Gamma—Controls the contrast affecting the mid-level grays or midtones of an image. Adjusting
the gamma of an image allows you to change the brightness values of the middle range of gray
tones without dramatically altering the shadows and highlights. A lower gamma setting makes
grays look black, and makes dark colors even darker.
●Backlight Comp—Compensates in cases where a subject with a large amount of background
light would otherwise be obscured by blooming or silhouetting.
For information about using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
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							5 Power management
Setting power options
Using power-saving states
The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation.
When Sleep is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory,
letting you exit Sleep faster than exiting Hibernation. If the computer is in the Sleep state for an
extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in the Sleep state, the computer
initiates Hibernation.
When Hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the
computer turns off.
CAUTION:To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback
functionality, or loss of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to
a disc or an external media card.
NOTE:You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any computer functions
while the computer is in the Sleep state or in Hibernation.
Initiating and exiting Sleep
The system is set at the factory to initiate Sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity when running on battery
power and 30 minutes of inactivity when running on external power.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
With the computer on, you can initiate Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Briefly press the power button.
●Close the display.
●Click Start, click the arrow next to the Shut down button, and then click Sleep.
You can exit Sleep in any of the following ways:
●Briefly press the power button.
●If the display is closed, open the display.
●Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only).
●Activate the TouchPad.
When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where
you stopped working.
NOTE:If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows
password before your work will return to the screen.
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