Multimedia User Guide
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Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
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Table of contents 1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features ...................................................................................................................... 1 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack .................................................................................. 2 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ................................................................................. 2 Adjusting the volume .......................................................
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1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. ENWW Component Description (1) Internal microphone Records sound. (2) Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound. (3) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume.
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for stereo recordings. When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. Using the audio-out (headphone) jack WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● ● Computer volume buttons (select models only): ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1). ◦ To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone (2) from right to left. ◦ To increase volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone (2) from left to right. Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. b.
Using the video features Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to the computer. ▲ To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the device. Repeatedly pressing fn+f4 alternates the screen image between the computer display and the device.
Using an optical drive (select models only) Depending on the type of optical drive and software installed in your computer, the optical drive plays, copies, and creates CDs or DVDs. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ 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.
Removing an optical disc when running on battery or external power 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 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.
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.
2 Working with multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some computer models also include additional multimedia software on an optical disc.
Opening preinstalled multimedia software 1. Select Start > All Programs. 2. Click the program that you want to open. Installing multimedia software from a disc 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if prompted to do so. Using multimedia software 1. Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use.
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 Standby 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, the computer may behave in either or the following ways: ● Playback may resume.
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 1 audio-in (microphone) jack 1, 2 audio-out (headphone) jack 1, 2 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 1, 2 audio-out (headphone) 1, 2 B button, volume mute 3 buttons, volume mute 1 M microphones, supported monitor, connecting 4 multimedia software described 8 using 9 mute button 1, 3 C CD inserting 5 playing 10 protecting 8 removing, with power 6 removing, without power 7 writing to 8 copyright warning 11 D DVD changing region setting 11 inserting 5 playing 10 protecting 8 removing, wi
