HP Pavilion Dv3 2300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

4 Multimedia
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...

Component Description
(1)Internal microphones (2)Record sound.
(2)Webcam lightTurns on when video software accesses the webcam.
(3)WebcamRecords audio and video and captures still photographs.
(4)Speakers (2)Produce sound.
(5)Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2)Produce 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...

Component Description
(7)Volume scroll zoneTo decrease the volume, slide your finger to the left on the scroll
zone or tap the minus sign. To increase the volume, slide your
finger to the right on the scroll zone or tap the plus sign.
(8)Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
Adjusting the volume
You can adjust the volume using the following controls:
●Computer volume buttons:
◦To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1).
◦To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume...

If the Speakers icon is not displayed in the notification area, follow these steps to add it:
a.Right-click the Show Hidden Icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).
b.Click Customize notification icons.
c.Under Behaviors, select Show icon and notifications for the Volume icon.
d.Click OK.
●Program volume control:
Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.
Using the media activity functions
The media activity hotkeys and the media activity buttons (select models only)...

Multimedia software
The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. 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, audio and video DVDs, 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
Using HP TouchSmart software or HP MediaSmart software
Depending on your...

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.
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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
●Create or “burn” audio CDs
Connecting external audio devices
WARNING!To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust...

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.
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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)
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,...

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 fn+f4 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...