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1 Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2
Using the MediaSmart button (select models only) .............................................................................. 3
Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 4
Using the media activity hotkeys .......................................................................................................... 5
2 Multimedia software
Using HP MediaSmart software ........................................................................................................... 6
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
Watching TV (select models only) ...................................................................................................... 12
5 Optical drive
Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 14
Using optical discs .............................................................................................................................. 15
Selecting the right disc ....................................................................................................................... 16
CD-R discs ......................................................................................................................... 16
CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................................... 16
DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................................... 16
DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................. 16
LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................. 17
Blu-ray Disc ....................................................................................................................... 17
Playing music ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Watching a movie ............................................................................................................................... 19
Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 20
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD .................................................................................................... 21
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) .............................................................................................. 22
6 Webcam
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