HP Pavilion Dv5 2100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							Using the media activity action keys
The media activity action keys control the play of an audio CD, or a DVD or 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, or a DVD or BD is not playing, press the f6 action key (2) to play the disc.
●When an audio CD, or a DVD or 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. 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 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 BD, or a video CD
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							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 live TV, and manage and edit your photo collections.
NOTE:You must purchase an optional external TV tuner to watch, record, and pause live TV on the
computer.
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 HP TrueVision 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 on the desktop.
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.
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
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							●Stream radio programs
●Create or “burn” audio CDs
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.Select Start > Control Panel.
2.Click Hardware and Sound.
3.Click Sound.
4.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.
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.
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
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							●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, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.
NOTE:If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press the f4 action
key to transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing the f4 action key 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 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 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.
HP TrueVision webcam
Your computer includes an integrated HP TrueVision webcam, located at the top of the display. The
webcam allows you to capture and share video.
NOTE:Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
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							To use the webcam:
▲Double-click the HP MediaSmart icon on the desktop, and then do one of the following:
●Tap the video icon (1) on the screen.
A window opens that displays a Webcam button.
●Tap the Webcam button.
NOTE:In the video module, you can start the webcam, create a video, and upload your
video to YouTube.
– or –
▲Tap the small Webcam icon (2) at the bottom of the screen.
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 HP TrueVision 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 HP TrueVision webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
Troubleshooting
The following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.
The disc tray does not open for removal of a disc
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.
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							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.
●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.
A disc does not play
●Save your work and close all open programs before playing a disc.
●Log off the Internet before playing a disc.
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							●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.
– 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.
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							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.
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 2 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 DVD or BD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display
Use MediaSmart to play a DVD or BD. MediaSmart is installed on the computer.
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.
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