HP Probook 6450 B User Guide

							Video
Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features:
●Watch movies
●Play games over the Internet
●Edit pictures and video to create presentations
●Connect external video devices
Connecting an external monitor or projector
Your computer has both an external monitor port and a DisplayPort that allow you to connect external
monitors and projectors.
Using the external monitor port
The external monitor port connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor
or a VGA projector to the computer. The external monitor port is an analog display interface.
▲To connect a VGA 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 fn+f4 to
transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the
computer display and the device.
Using the DisplayPort
The DisplayPort connects a digital display device such as a high-performance monitor or projector. The
DisplayPort delivers higher performance over the VGA external monitor port and improves digital
connectivity.
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							▲To connect a digital display device, connect the device cable to the DisplayPort.
NOTE:If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to
transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the
computer display and the device.
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							Optical drive (select models only)
Your computer may include an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. The optical
drive allows you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies.
Identifying the optical drive
▲Select Start > Computer.
You will see a list of all the devices installed on your computer, including the optical drive.
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
1.Turn on the computer.
2.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray.
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.
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							3.Click Choose a default, and then select one of the available options for each media type listed.
4.Click Save.
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.
To change settings through the operating system:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > 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 Help and Support for more
information.
2.Click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives.
3.Right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings, and then click
Properties.
4.Click the DVD Region tab, and change settings.
5.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.
CAUTION:To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines:
Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc
while the computer is running on battery power.
Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using.
Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination
disc. Save the information to your hard drive, and then burn from your hard drive to the destination disc.
Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The
write process is sensitive to vibration.
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							NOTE:For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software
manufacturer’s instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on the
manufacturers Web site.
Copying a CD, DVD, or BD
1.Select Start > All Programs > Roxio > Creator Business.
NOTE:If this is the first time you have used Roxio, you must accept the program license
agreement before you can complete this process.
2.In the right pane, click Copy Disc.
3.Insert the disc you want to copy into the optical drive.
4.Click Copy Disc at the bottom right of the screen.
Creator Business reads the source disc and copies the data to a temporary folder on your hard
drive.
5.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 is ejected 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.
●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.
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							4.Select the kind of disc you want to create—data, audio, or video.
5.Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and then 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.
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.
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.
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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 attached device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.
If you suspect that the DVD/CD-ROM 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 plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus
sign (-) is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing.
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.
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.
– 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 external devices such as printers and scanners. Disconnecting these 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 then select Screen resolution.
2.Select Advanced Settings > Monitor tab.
3.Click High Color (16 bit), if this setting is not already selected.
4.Click OK.
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							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 CD, DVD, or BD should now start automatically when it is inserted into the optical drive.
A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically
●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. Click 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 fn+f4 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 DVD image will not appear on any display designated as
the secondary display.
To get information about a multimedia question not covered in this guide, select 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.
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							●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 > Device Manager.
3.In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to the type of driver you want to uninstall
and reinstall (for example, DVD/CD-ROMs, Modems, and so on), unless a minus sign (-) is already
showing.
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 anything 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 to use your device.
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.
Obtaining the latest HP device drivers
To use the HP Web site to obtain 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, and then type your computer model number in
the product box.
3.Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Obtaining Microsoft 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 your hardware drivers, as well as for the Windows
operating system and other Microsoft products.
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