HP Compaq NC8230 Instrucciones de instalación

Multimedia

Document Part Number: 419669-001

January 2007

This guide explains how to use the audio and video features of the

computer.

Multimedia ii

Contents

1 Multimedia hardware

Using the optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Identifying the installed optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Inserting an optical disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Removing an optical disc (with power). . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Removing an optical disc (without power) . . . . . . . . 1–4

Using the audio features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Using the internal microphone or audio-in

(microphone) jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Using the audio-out (headphone) jack. . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Adjusting the volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8

Using the video features and S-Video-out

video features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9

Using the external monitor port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10

Using the S-Video-out jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–11

2 Multimedia software

Identifying preinstalled multimedia software . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Installing multimedia software from a CD

(select models only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Using multimedia software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Preventing playback disruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Protecting the CD or DVD write process. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Changing DVD region settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Observing the copyright warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

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Multimedia hardware

Using the optical drive

The optical drive allows you to play, copy, and create CDs or

DVDs, depending on the type of installed drive and installed

software.

Identifying the installed optical drive

To view the type of optical drive installed in the computer:

»Select Start > Computer.

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Inserting an optical disc

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the release button 1on the drive bezel to release the

media tray.

3. Pull out the tray 2.

4. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat

surfaces, and position the disc over the tray spindle, with the

label side up.

✎If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to

position it over the spindle.

5. Gently press the disc 3down onto the tray spindle until the

disc snaps into place.

6. Close the media tray.

✎After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal. If you have not

selected a default media player, an AutoPlay dialog box opens.

It prompts you to select how you want to use the media

content.

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Removing an optical disc (with power)

If the computer is running on external or battery power:

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Press the release button 1on the drive bezel to release the

media tray, and then pull out the tray 2.

3. Remove the disc 3from the tray by gently pressing down on

the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the

disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

✎If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you

remove it.

4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.

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Removing an optical disc (without power)

If external or battery power is not available:

1. Insert the end of a paper clip 1into the release access on the

front bezel of the drive.

2. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out

the tray 2.

3. Remove the disc 3from the tray by gently pressing down on

the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the

disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

✎If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you

remove it.

4. Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.

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Multimedia 1–5

Using the audio features

The following illustration and table describe the audio features of

the computer.

Component Description

1Speakers (2) Produce computer sound.

2Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound.

3Volume down button Decreases computer sound.

(Continued)

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4Volume up button Increases computer sound.

5Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces computer sound when

connected to optional powered stereo

speakers, headphones, a headset, or

television audio.

6Internal microphone Records sound.

7Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer

headset microphone, stereo array

microphone, or monaural microphone.

Component Description

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Multimedia 1–7

Using the internal microphone or audio-in

(microphone) jack

The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel)

microphone jack that supports a stereo array and monaural

microphone. Using sound recording software with external

microphones allows for stereo (dual-channel) recordings and

stereo playbacks.

When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a

microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.

✎When an external microphone is connected to the computer,

the internal microphone is disabled.

Using the audio-out (headphone) jack

ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume

before putting on headphones, ear buds, or a headset.

ÄCAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not

plug a single sound channel (monoraul) connector into the headphone

jack.

In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used

to connect the audio input function of an audio/video device such

as a television or VCR.

When connecting a device to the headphone jack, use only a

3.5-mm stereo plug.

✎When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the internal

speakers are disabled.

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Adjusting the volume

You can adjust the volume using the following controls:

■Computer volume buttons:

❏To mute or restore volume, press the volume mute button.

❏To decrease the volume, press the volume down button.

❏To increase the volume, press the volume up button.

■Windows® volume control:

1. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far

right of the taskbar.

2. Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up

or down. Click the Mute icon to mute the volume.

– or –

1. Right-click the Vol ume icon in the notification area, and

then click Open Volume Mixer.

2. In the Device column, increase or decrease the volume by

moving the slider up or down. You can also mute the

volume by clicking the Mute icon.

If the Volume icon is not displayed in the notification area,

follow the steps below to place it there.

1. Right-click in the notification area, and then click

Properties.

2. Click the Notification Area tab.

3. Under System icons, select the Volume check box.

4. Click OK.

■Application volume control:

Volume can be adjusted within some applications.

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