Table of contents

1

Multimedia features

 

 

Identifying your multimedia components

2

 

Using the DVD button (select models only)

3

 

Adjusting the volume

4

 

Using the media activity functions

6

 

Using the media activity hotkeys

6

2 Multimedia software

 

 

Using DVD Play software

7

 

Using other preinstalled multimedia software

7

 

Installing multimedia software from a disc

7

3 Audio

 

 

Connecting external audio devices

9

 

Checking your audio functions

9

4 Video

 

 

Connecting an external monitor or projector

10

 

Connecting an HDMI device

11

 

Configuring audio for HDMI

12

5

Optical drive

 

 

Identifying the installed optical drive

13

 

Using optical discs

14

 

Selecting the right disc

15

 

CD-R discs

15

 

CD-RW discs

15

 

DVD±R discs

15

 

DVD±RW discs

15

 

LightScribe DVD+R discs

16

 

Blu-ray Disc

16

 

Playing music

17

 

Watching a movie

18

 

Changing DVD region settings

19

 

Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD

20

 

Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)

21

6 Webcam (select models only)

 

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