Table of contents

1

Multimedia features

 

 

Identifying your multimedia components

2

 

Adjusting the volume

3

 

Using the media activity functions

4

 

Using the media activity hotkeys

4

2 Multimedia software

 

 

Using DVD Play software

5

 

Using other preinstalled multimedia software

5

 

Installing multimedia software from a disc

5

3 Audio

 

 

Connecting external audio devices

7

 

Checking your audio functions

7

4 Video

 

 

Connecting an external monitor or projector

8

 

Connecting an HDMI device (select models only)

9

 

Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)

10

5

Optical drive

 

 

Identifying the installed optical drive

11

 

Using optical discs

12

 

Selecting the right disc

13

 

CD-R discs

13

 

CD-RW discs

13

 

DVD±R discs

13

 

DVD±RW discs

13

 

LightScribe DVD+R discs

14

 

Blu-ray Disc (BD)

14

 

Playing music

14

 

Watching a movie

15

 

Changing DVD region settings

16

 

Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD

17

 

Removing a CD, DVD, or BD

18

6 Webcam (select models only)

 

 

Webcam tips

20

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