HP Pavilion G4 2100 Notebook Pc Series User Guide

4 Enjoying entertainment features
Use your HP computer as an entertainment hub to socialize via the webcam, enjoy and manage your
music, and download and watch movies. Or, to make your computer an even more powerful
entertainment center, connect external devices like speakers, headphones, monitor, projector, TV,
and high-definition devices.
Multimedia Features
Here are some of the entertainment features on your computer.
Component Description
(1)  Internal microphone Records sound.
(2)  Webcam Records...

Component Description
(4)
USB 2.0 port Connects optional USB devices.
NOTE:For details about different types of USB
ports, see 
Using a USB device on page 45.
(5)  Optical drive Reads and writes to an optical disc.
(6)
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...

Using the webcam
Your computer has an integrated webcam, a powerful social networking tool that allows you to
communicate up close with friends and colleagues next door or on the other side of the world. With
the webcam, you can stream video with your instant messaging software, capture and share video,
and take still photos.
To start the webcam, select Start > All Programs > Communication and Chat > CyberLink
YouCam.
For details about using the webcam, select Start > Help and Support.
Using audio
On...

To check the recording functions on your 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 a multimedia program and play the recording.
To confirm or change the audio settings on your computer, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Sound.
Using video
Your HP computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your
favorite...

●View the screen image on the computer extended to the external device.
●View the screen image on the external device (monitor or projector).
Each time you press f4, the display state changes.
Connecting an HDMI TV or monitor 
To see the computer screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition
device according to the following instructions.
To connect an HDMI device to your computer, you need an HDMI cable, sold separately.
To connect a high-definition TV or monitor to your...

Configuring audio settings (with HDMI TV)
HDMI is the only video interface that supports high-definition video and audio. After you connect an
HDMI TV to the computer, you can then turn on HDMI audio by following these steps:
1.Right-click the Speaker icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click
Playback devices.
2.On the Playback tab, click Digital Output Device (HDMI).
3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.
To return the audio stream to the computer speakers, follow...

5 Using the keyboard and pointing
devices
Your computer allows easy on-screen navigation. In addition to the keyboard, a TouchPad allows you
to perform on-screen functions. Your computer also has special action keys or hot key functions to
perform routine tasks simply.
In addition to the pointing devices, such as a TouchPad, included with your computer, you can use an
external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to one of the USB ports on the
computer.
To customize pointing device settings,...

Using the keyboard
The keyboard allows you to type and the action keys and hot keys allow you to perform specific
functions. For more details about the keyboard keys, see 
Keys on page 12.
NOTE:Depending on the country or region, your keyboard may have different keys and keyboard
functions than those discussed in this section.
Using ALT GR key combinations
Some countries have keyboards with an ALT GR key that is used for special key combinations. To
type the rupee symbol on a keyboard that includes this...

Icon Key Description
f6Plays the previous track of an audio CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD.
f7Begins, pauses, or resumes playback of an audio CD, a DVD, or a BD.
f8Plays the next track of an audio CD or the next section of a DVD or a BD.
f9Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f10Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
f11Mutes or restores speaker sound.
f12Turns the wireless feature on or off.
NOTE:A wireless network must...

Using the TouchPad
Component Description
(1)  TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on or off.
(2) TouchPad light ●Amber: The TouchPad is off.
●Off: The TouchPad is on.
(3)  TouchPad zone  Moves the on-screen pointer and selects or activates items
on the screen.
(4)  Left TouchPad button  Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5)  Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
To move the pointer, slide one finger across the TouchPad in the direction you...