Multimedia software
The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software.
If you have an external optical drive (purchased separately), you can also perform the following
multimedia tasks:
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Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs
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Creating or copying data CDs
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Creating, editing, and burning audio CDs
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Creating, editing, and burning a video or movie to a DVD or video CD
Using HP MediaSmart software
HP MediaSmart turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With MediaSmart, you can
enjoy music and DVD and BD movies. You can also manage and edit your photo collections.
MediaSmart includes the following features:
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Playlist upload support:
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Upload your MediaSmart photo playlists to Internet photo albums, such as Snapfish.
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Upload your MediaSmart video playlists to YouTube.
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Export your MediaSmart playlist to the CyberLink DVD Suite.
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Pandora Internet radio (North America only)—Listen to music selected just for you, streamed from
the Internet.
To start MediaSmart:
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Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP MediaSmart.
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Press the media launch key on the keyboard.
For more information on using MediaSmart, select Start > Help and Support.
Using multimedia software
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Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example,
if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, click Windows Media Player.
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1. Insert a disc into an external optical drive (purchased separately).
An AutoPlay dialog box opens.
2. Click a multimedia task from the list, and then choose the software you want to use for that task.
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