Table of contents
1 | Multimedia features |
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| Identifying your multimedia components | 2 |
| Using the DVD button (select models only) | 4 |
| Adjusting the volume | 5 |
| Using the media activity functions | 7 |
| Using the media activity hotkeys | 7 |
2 Multimedia software |
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| Using DVD Play software | 8 |
| Using other preinstalled multimedia software | 8 |
| Installing multimedia software from a disc | 9 |
3 Audio |
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| Connecting external audio devices | 11 |
| Checking your audio functions | 12 |
4 Video |
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| Connecting an external monitor or projector | 14 |
| Connecting an HDMI device | 15 |
| Configuring the audio using HDMI | 15 |
| Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer | 15 |
| Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device | 16 |
5 | Optical drive |
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| Identifying the installed optical drive | 17 |
| Using optical discs | 18 |
| Selecting the right disc | 19 |
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| DVD±R discs | 19 |
| DVD±RW discs | 19 |
| LightScribe DVD+R discs | 19 |
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| Playing music | 21 |
| Watching a movie | 22 |
| Changing DVD region settings | 23 |
| Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD | 24 |
| Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) | 25 |
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