Multimedia - Windows Vista

Table of contents
1 Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2
Using the media button (select models only) ....................................................................................... 3
Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 4
Using the media activity functions ........................................................................................................ 6
Using the media activity hotkeys ......................................................................................... 6
2 Multimedia software
Using QuickPlay software .................................................................................................................... 7
Using other preinstalled multimedia software ....................................................................................... 8
Installing multimedia software from a disc ............................................................................................ 8
3 Audio
Connecting external audio devices ...................................................................................................... 9
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................................... 10
4 Video
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 11
Connecting an HDMI device ............................................................................................................... 12
5 Optical drive
Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 13
Using optical discs .............................................................................................................................. 14
Selecting the right disc ....................................................................................................................... 15
CD-R discs ......................................................................................................................... 15
CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................................... 15
DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................................... 15
DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................. 15
LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................. 15
Blu-ray Disc ....................................................................................................................... 16
Playing music ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Watching a movie ............................................................................................................................... 18
Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 19
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD .................................................................................................... 20
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) .............................................................................................. 21
6 Webcam
Webcam tips ....................................................................................................................................... 22
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