HP HDX X18-1180EL Premium Notebook PC Manuel d'utilisateur

MultimediaUser Guide

c. Under System icons, select the Volume check box.d. Click OK.●Program volume control:Volume can also be adjusted within some programs.Using the medi

Using the media activity buttonsThe following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons when a disc isinserted in t

Next/fast forward buttonDisc status Button FunctionPlaying Next/fast forward button Plays the next track or chapter.Playing fn + next/fast forward but

2 Multimedia softwareYour computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies,and view pictures. The follow

Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareTo locate other preinstalled multimedia software:▲Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multim

3 AudioYour computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:●Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers●Record

Connecting external audio devicesWARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,earbuds, or a headset.

Checking your audio functionsTo check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:1. Select Start > Control Panel.2. Click Hardware and S

4VideoYour computer enables you to use a variety of video features:●Watch movies●Play games over the Internet●Edit pictures and video and create prese

Connecting an external monitor or projectorThe external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projectorto

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Connecting an HDMI deviceNOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchasedseparately), available from most elec

– or –1. Select Start > Computer > System properties.2. In the left pane, click Device Manager.NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control f

Watching TV (select models only)You can use the integrated TV tuner (select models only) or an optional external TV tuner to watch,record, and pause l

3. Use the arrow keys to select the program you want to view, and then press the OK button. Therecorded program begins to play in the preview window.4

5 Optical driveYour computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. Identify whatkind of device is installed in you

Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)An optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). These discsstore infor

Playing a CD, DVD, or BD1. 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

Configuring AutoPlay1. Select Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically.2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and d

Changing DVD region settingsMost DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protectcopyrights internationall

Observing the copyright warningIt is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material,

Table of contents1 Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components ...

Creating or “burning” a CD, DVD, or BDCAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws,to make unauth

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 thetray

6 WebcamYour computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an inputdevice that allows you to capture and sh

Webcam tipsFor optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam:●Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant me

Adjusting webcam propertiesYou can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box, which is accessible from variousprograms that use the int

7 TroubleshootingThe following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD,DVD, or

The computer does not detect the optical driveIf the computer does not detect the optical drive, use Device Manager to troubleshoot the device andthen

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.

A disc does not play automatically1. Click Start > Control Panel > Play CDs or other media automatically.2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for al

A DVD movie is not visible on an external display1. If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f4 one or more timest

6 WebcamWebcam tips ...

A device driver must be reinstalledTo reinstall a device driver, follow these steps:1. Remove any discs from the optical drive.2. Click Start and type

To use HP Update:1. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update.2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings, and then select a time when the

IndexAaudio devices, connectingexternal 12audio features 11audio functions, checking 13audio-in (microphone) jack 3audio-out (headphone) jacks 3AutoPl

treble button 2treble scroll zone 2troubleshootingdevice driver 36disc burning 35disc play 33, 34DVD movie play 34external display 35HP device driver

1 Multimedia featuresYour computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your computer may i

Identifying your multimedia componentsThe following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer.Component Description(1) I

Component Description(9) Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2) Produce sound when connected to optional powered stereospeakers, headphones, earbuds, a heads

Using the media buttonThe function of the media button varies by model and installed software. With this button, you can watchmovies, listen to music,

Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume using the following controls:●Computer volume buttons:◦To mute or restore volume, press the mute button