4 Multimedia

Your computer may include the following multimedia components:

Integrated speaker(s)

Integrated microphone(s)

Integrated webcam

Preinstalled multimedia software

Multimedia buttons or keys

Using the media activity controls

Depending on your computer model, you may have the following media activity controls that allow you to play, pause, fast forward, or rewind a media file:

Media buttons

Media hotkeys (specific keys pressed in combination with the fn key)

Media keys

See the Getting Started guide for information about your computer's media activity controls.

Audio

Your computer provides a variety of audio-related functions:

Play music.

Record sound.

Download music from the Internet.

Create multimedia presentations.

Transmit sound and images with instant messaging programs.

Stream radio programs.

Create (burn) audio CDs using the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive (purchased separately).

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