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 .......................................................................................................
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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 ▲ ENWW Select Start > Computer.
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.
2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc 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. 3. ENWW Close the media tray and place the disc in a protective case.
Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 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 disc 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. 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. Click the Mute icon to mute the volume.
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.
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 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, click 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. Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. An AutoPlay dialog box opens. 2.
Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No: ● Playback may resume. – or – ● Playback may stop and the screen may clear.
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. CAUTION The region settings on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times. The region setting you select the fifth time becomes the permanent region setting on the DVD drive.
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 13 protecting 13 removing, with power 2 removing, without power 4 writing to 13 copyright warning 14 D DVD changing region setting 14 inserting 2 playing 13 protecting 13 removing, with power 2 removing, without power 4 writing to 13 DVD region settings 14 E earbuds 5 external monitor port 8 audio-out (headphone) 5, 6 S-Video-out 8, 9 M microphones, supported monito
