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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 ...................................................................................................... 6
Checking your audio functions ............................................................................................................. 6
4 Video
Connecting an external monitor or projector ........................................................................................ 8
Connecting an HDMI device (select models only) ................................................................................ 9
Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) ................................................................ 9
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 .................................................................................................. 13
Blu-ray discs ...................................................................................................................... 14
Playing music ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Watching a movie ............................................................................................................................... 16
Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 17
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD .................................................................................................... 18
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) .............................................................................................. 19
6 Webcam (select models only)
Webcam tips ....................................................................................................................................... 21
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