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1 Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 1
Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 3
Using the media activity functions ........................................................................................................ 4
Using the media activity buttons .......................................................................................... 4
Previous/rewind button ........................................................................................ 4
Play/pause button ............................................................................................... 4
Next/fast forward button ...................................................................................... 5
Stop button .......................................................................................................... 5
Using the media activity hotkeys ......................................................................................... 5
2 Multimedia software
Using HP MediaSmart software ........................................................................................................... 7
Using other preinstalled multimedia software ....................................................................................... 8
Installing multimedia software from a disc ............................................................................................ 9
3 Audio
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................................... 10
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................................... 10
4 Video
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 12
Connecting an HDMI device ............................................................................................................... 12
Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) .............................................................. 13
5 Optical drive
Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 14
Using optical discs .............................................................................................................................. 14
Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) .................................................................................. 15
CD-R discs ......................................................................................................................... 15
CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................................... 15
DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................................... 16
DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................. 16
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