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Table of contents
1 | Multimedia features |
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| Identifying your multimedia components | 1 |
| Adjusting the volume | 3 |
| Using the media activity functions | 3 |
| Using the media activity hotkeys | 3 |
2 Multimedia software |
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| Using DVD Play software | 6 |
| Using other preinstalled multimedia software | 6 |
| Installing multimedia software from a disc | 6 |
3 Audio |
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| Connecting external audio devices | 7 |
| Checking your audio functions | 7 |
4 Video |
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| Connecting an external monitor or projector | 9 |
| Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) | 9 |
| Configuring the audio using HDMI | 10 |
| Determining the type of graphics card installed in your computer | 10 |
| Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device | 10 |
5 | Optical drive |
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| Identifying the installed optical drive | 12 |
| Using optical discs | 12 |
| Selecting the right disc | 13 |
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| DVD±R discs | 14 |
| DVD±RW discs | 14 |
| LightScribe DVD+R discs | 14 |
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| Playing music | 14 |
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