Multimedia User Guide
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Table of contents 1 Multimedia hardware Using the audio features ...................................................................................................................... 1 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack .................................................................................. 3 Using the audio-out (headphone) jack ................................................................................. 3 Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only) ..................................
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1 Multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. NOTE Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section. Component Description (1) Record sound. Internal microphones (2) (select models only) NOTE A microphone icon next to each microphone opening indicates that the computer has internal microphones. ENWW (2) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
2 Component Description (5) Audio-out (headphone) S/PDIF jack Provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound and other high-end audio output. (6) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound. (7) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or you can tap the plus sign on the scroll zone to increase volume.
Using the audio-in (microphone) jack The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports a stereo array and monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for stereo recordings and stereo playbacks. NOTE When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5mm plug.
Using S/PDIF digital audio (select models only) S/PDIF (Sony/Phillips Digital Interface), or digital audio, provides enhanced audio performance, including surround sound and other high-end audio output. For digital audio connections, connect the S/PDIF digital audio cable to the digital audio connector on your audio/video equipment. NOTE In order to use S/PDIF with the headphone jack, you will need an optional mini TOS link cable and/or adapter.
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● ● Computer volume buttons: ● To mute or restore volume, press the mute button. ● To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from right to left. ● To increase volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone from left to right. Microsoft® Windows® volume control: a. Click the Volume icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. b.
Using the QuickPlay buttons NOTE Media button and DVD button (select models only) functions vary, depending on the software installed on your computer. Refer to the following table for more information. The media button (1) and the DVD button (2) allow you to listen to music, play DVDs, and watch movies with the touch of a button.
Component Description NOTE Press the power button to exit QuickPlay. ● In standby, resumes from standby into Windows. If QuickPlay is not installed and the computer is ● On, opens the default DVD program to start a DVD in the optical drive. ● Off, does not function. ● In standby, resumes from standby into Windows. NOTE This button does not affect the procedure for restoring from hibernation.
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 advanced 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.
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 device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Press fn+f4 to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer.
Using the integrated camera (select models only) Select computer models include an integrated camera, located on the top of the display. This camera can be used with a variety of software to ● Capture video. ● Stream video with instant message software. ● Take still photos. The camera light (1) is turned on when the camera (2) is being accessed by a program.
Capturing and streaming video To illustrate how each camera feature works, the following examples use specific software, not available on all computers. Select Start > All Programs to locate the video software installed on your computer, and refer to the individual program's online Help for further information. Capturing video You can use the camera to capture video for playback at a later time. This example uses MovieMaker software, not available on all computers. 1.
Taking still photos You can also use the integrated camera to take still photos. 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Scanners and Cameras. 2. Double-click the listing for the integrated camera, and then click Next. 3. Click Take Picture. 4. Follow the directions in the Picture Wizard to select any of the following options: ● Publish the pictures to a Web site. ● Order prints of the pictures. ● Save the pictures on your computer.
The Properties dialog box is accessible from various programs that use the integrated camera, usually from a configuration, settings, or properties menu. Guidelines for using the camera For best results, observe the following guidelines while using the camera: ● Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant message program before attempting a video conversation. NOTE Your integrated camera may not work properly across some network firewalls.
Using the optical drive The optical drive allows you to play, copy, and create CDs or DVDs, depending on the type of optical drive and software installed in your computer. 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.
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. NOTE If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 4.
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 media activity functions The media activity hotkeys and the media activity buttons (select models only) control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys Media activity hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and any of the 4 function keys: NOTE To control the play of a video CD, use the media activity controls in your video CD player program. 18 ● To play, pause, or resume an inserted audio CD or a DVD, press fn+f9 (2).
Using the media activity buttons (select models only) The following illustration and table describe the media activity buttons. Component Description (1) When a disc is playing in the optical drive: (2) (3) (4) ENWW Previous/rewind button Play/pause button Next/fast forward button Stop button ● Plays the previous track or chapter, when pressed once. ● Rewinds, when press with the fn key. When a disc is in the optical drive and is ● Not playing, palys the disc. ● Playing, pauses the disc.
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2 Multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some computer models also include additional multimedia software on an optical disc.
Locate and install software The computer includes a range of software that may be ● ● 22 Preinstalled on your hard drive. To locate and install the ready-to-use software preinstalled on your computer: a. Select Start > All Programs. b. Double-click the program you want to install. Provided on CD or DVD. To install a software application from a disc: a. Insert the disc into your optical drive. b. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. c.
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, 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.
Protecting playback To prevent the loss of playback or playback quality, Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. To prevent the loss of playback while the computer is operating in Windows, do not initiate standby or hibernation while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see the warning message “Putting the computer into hibernation or standby might stop the playback. Do you want to continue?” If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No: ● 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.
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 1 audio-in (microphone) jack 1, 3 audio-out (headphone) jack 1, 3 B buttons previous/rewind 19 volume mute 2, 5 C camera capturing video 11 guidelines for using 13 identifying 10 properties 12 taking still photographs 12 CD inserting 15 playing 24 protecting 24 removing, with power 16 removing, without power 17 writing to 24 copyright warning 26 D DVD changing region setting 25 inserting 15 playing 24 protecting 24 removing, with power 16 removing, without power 17 writing to 24 DVD
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