Multimedia User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Multimedia hardware Using the optical drive ......................................................................................................................... 1 Identifying the installed optical drive .................................................................................... 1 Inserting an optical disc ....................................................................................................... 2 Removing an optical disc (with power) ..........................
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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.
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. NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle. 5. Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place. 6.
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. NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4. ENWW Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.
Removing an optical disc (without power) If external or battery power is unavailable: 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in 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.
Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. ENWW Component Description (1) Volume mute light On: Computer sound is off. (2) Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound. (3) Volume down button Decreases speaker sound. (4) Volume up button Increases speaker sound. (5) Internal microphone Records sound.
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports a stereo-array or monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for stereo recordings and stereo playbacks. When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.
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: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. b. Increase or decrease the volume by moving the slider up or down.
Using the video Features The computer includes the following video features: ● External monitor port that connects a television, monitor, or projector ● S-Video-out jack that connects a range of video components 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.
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 or on any other supported external display. NOTE To transmit video signals through the S-Video-out jack, you need an S-Video cable, available from most electronics retailers.
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2 Multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some models may be shipped with additional multimedia software on an optical disc.
Identifying preinstalled multimedia software To view and access the preinstalled multimedia software on the computer: ▲ Select Start > All Programs. NOTE You can also reinstall multimedia software on the computer. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. 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.
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. NOTE 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.
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.
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.
Observing the copyright warning It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyrightprotected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes.
Index A audio features 5 audio-in (microphone) jack 5, 6 audio-out (headphone) jack 5, 6 B buttons volume mute 5, 7 C CD inserting 2 playing 14 protecting 14 removing, with power 2 removing, without power 4 writing to 14 copyright warning 16 D DVD changing region setting 15 inserting 2 playing 14 protecting 14 removing, with power 2 removing, without power 4 writing to 14 DVD region settings 15 E earbuds 5 external monitor port 8 audio-out (headphone) 5, 6 S-Video-out 8, 9 M microphones, supported monito
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