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1 Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 1
Using the MediaSmart button ............................................................................................................... 3
Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 3
Using the media activity functions ........................................................................................................ 4
Using the media activity buttons .......................................................................................... 5
Previous/rewind button ........................................................................................ 5
Play/pause button ............................................................................................... 5
Next/fast forward button ...................................................................................... 6
Stop button .......................................................................................................... 6
Using the media activity hotkeys ......................................................................................... 6
2 Multimedia software
Using HP MediaSmart software ........................................................................................................... 7
Using other preinstalled multimedia software ....................................................................................... 7
Installing multimedia software from a disc ............................................................................................ 8
3 Audio
Connecting external audio devices ...................................................................................................... 9
Checking your audio functions ............................................................................................................. 9
4 Video
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 11
Connecting an HDMI device ............................................................................................................... 12
Configuring the audio using HDMI ..................................................................................... 12
Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer ................... 12
Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device .......................................... 13
Watching TV (select models only) ...................................................................................................... 13
5 Optical drive
Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 15
Using optical discs .............................................................................................................................. 15
Selecting the right disc ....................................................................................................................... 16
CD-R discs ......................................................................................................................... 16
CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................................... 16
DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................................... 17
DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................. 17
LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................. 17
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