Multimedia Document Part Number: 406850-001 April 2006 This guide explains how to use the audio and video features of the computer.
Contents 1 Multimedia hardware Using the optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Identifying the installed optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Inserting an optical disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Removing an optical disc (with power). . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Removing an optical disc (without power) . . . . . . . . 1–4 Using the audio features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Multimedia hardware Using the optical drive The optical drive allows you to play, copy, and create CDs or DVDs, depending on the type of installed drive and installed software. Identifying the installed optical drive To view the type of optical drive installed in the computer: » Select Start > My Computer. The type of optical drive installed in the computer is displayed under Devices with Removable Storage.
Multimedia hardware Inserting an optical disc 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray. 3. Pull out the tray 2. 4. Hold the CD or DVD by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces, and position the disc over the tray spindle, with the label side up. the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to ✎ Ifposition it over the spindle. 5. Gently press the disc 3 down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place. 6.
Multimedia hardware Removing an optical disc (with power) If the computer is running on external or battery power: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Press the release button 1 on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then pull out the tray 2. 3. Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you ✎ Ifremove it. 4.
Multimedia hardware Removing an optical disc (without power) If external or battery power is not available: 1. Insert the end of a paper clip 1 into the release access on the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray 2. 3. Remove the disc 3 from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disk by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.
Multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. Component Description 1 Speakers (2) Produce computer sound. 2 Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound. 3 Volume down button Decreases computer sound.
Multimedia hardware Component Description 4 Volume up button Increases computer sound. 5 Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces computer sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, a headset, or television audio. 6 Internal microphone Records sound. 7 Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
Multimedia hardware Using the audio-out (headphone) jack Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, ear buds, or a headset. Ä CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to an external device, do not plug a single sound channel (monoraul) connector into the headphone jack. In addition to connecting headphones, the headphone jack is used to connect the audio input function of an audio/video device such as a television or VCR.
Multimedia hardware Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ■ Computer volume buttons: ❏ To mute or restore volume, press the volume mute button. ❏ To decrease the volume, press the volume down button. ❏ To increase the volume, press the volume up button. ■ Microsoft® Windows® volume control: 1. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 2. Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down.
Multimedia hardware Using the external monitor and S-Video-out video features The computer includes the following video features: ■ S-Video-out jack that connects a range of advanced video components ■ External monitor port that connects a television, monitor, or projector ■ TV tuner jacks that connect your computer to outside video sources, such as cable or satellite television Multimedia 1–9
Multimedia hardware Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or projector, to the computer. To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. a properly connected external display device does not ✎ Ifdisplay an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the device.
Multimedia hardware Using the S-Video-out jack The 7-pin S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. The computer can support one S-Video device connected to the S-Video-out jack while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display and on any other supported external display.
Multimedia hardware To connect a video device to the S-Video-out jack: 1. Plug one end of the S-Video cable into the S-Video-out jack on the computer. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video device, according to the manufacturer’s instructions included with the device. 3. Press fn+f4 to switch the image among display devices connected to the computer.
2 Multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some models also include software on an optical disc.
Multimedia software Identifying preinstalled multimedia software To view and access the preinstalled multimedia software on the computer: » Select Start > All Programs. Installing multimedia software from a CD (select models only) To install multimedia software from a CD included with the computer: 1. Insert the multimedia software CD into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen. 3. Restart the computer if prompted.
Multimedia software Using multimedia software To use the multimedia software installed on the computer: 1. Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, select Windows Media Player. ✎ Some programs may be located in subfolders. 2. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. – or – 1.
Multimedia software Protecting playback To prevent the loss of playback or playback quality: ■ Save your work and close all open applications before playing a CD or a DVD. ■ Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. To prevent the loss of playback while the computer is in Windows, do not initiate standby or hibernation while playing a disc.
Multimedia software Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive. If the region code on a DVD does not match the region setting on your drive, the following message is displayed when you insert the DVD: “Playback of content from this region is not permitted.
Multimedia software Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes.
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