HP Pavilion Dv7t 4100 Cto Select Edition Entertainment Notebook Pc Manual

Adjusting the volume
Adjust the volume using the computer volume keys.
●To decrease volume, press the Volume Down key (1).
●To increase volume, press the Volume Up key (2).
●To mute or restore volume, press the Volume Mute key (3).
NOTE:Volume is controlled through the Windows operating system and some programs.
Using the media activity keys
The media activity keys control the play of an audio CD or a DVD or BD that is inserted into an external
optical drive (purchased separately).
●When an audio CD or a...

32 Chapter 4   Multimedia 

Multimedia software
Preinstalled multimedia software allows you to play music, watch movies, and view pictures.
Using HP MediaSmart software
HP MediaSmart turns the computer into a mobile entertainment center. Enjoy music and DVD and BD
movies, view Internet and live TV, and manage and edit your photo collections.
NOTE:Use an integrated TV tuner (select models only) or an optional external TV tuner (purchased
separately) to watch, record, and pause live TV on the computer.
MediaSmart includes:
●Internet...

Audio
The computer has a variety of audio features that allow you to:
●Play music using the computer speakers and/or connected external speakers.
●Record sound using the internal microphone or a connected 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) or receiving FM radio signals.
●Create or “burn” audio CDs.
Connecting external audio...

3.Save the file to the desktop.
4.Open Windows Media Player or MediaSmart, and play back the sound.
To confirm or change the audio settings on the computer, select Start >Control Panel >Hardware and
Sound >Sound.
Video
The computer has a variety of video features that allow you to:
●Watch movies.
●Play games over the Internet.
●Edit pictures and video to create presentations.
●Connect external video devices.
●Watch TV, including high-definition TV (select models only).
Connecting an external monitor or...

The computer supports one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting
an image on the computer display or any other supported external display.
NOTE:To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased
separately), available from most electronic retailers.
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...

4.Click Set Default.
5.Click OK.
Webcam
The computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an input
device that captures and shares video.
To use the webcam:
1.Click the HP MediaSmart icon on the desktop.
2.Select the Video icon on the MediaSmart SmartMenu.
3.Click Webcam.
For more information on using HP MediaSmart, click Start > Help and Support, and type
MediaSmart in the Search box.
For optimum webcam performance:
●If you are having trouble viewing or sending...

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...

When the computer exits Sleep, the Power light illuminates, and you return to the screen where you
entered Sleep.
NOTE:If a password is required when exiting Sleep, enter your Windows password at the prompt.
Initiating and exiting Hibernation
Hibernation initiates after 1,080 minutes (18 hours) of inactivity when running on both battery power and
external power, or when the battery reaches a critical battery level.
Power settings and timeouts are changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
To...

Viewing the current power plan
To view to current power plan:
●Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the task bar.
– or –
●Select Start >Control Panel >System and Security >Power Options.
Selecting a different power plan
To select a different power plan:
●Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area at the far right of the task bar, and then select
a power plan from the list.
– or –
●Select Start >Control Panel >System and Security>Options, and then select a...