Multimedia Document Part Number: 396850-001 March 2006 This guide explains how to use the multimedia hardware and software features of the computer. Multimedia features vary according to the model and software you selected.
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 The computer includes the following multimedia hardware components: ■ Optical drive ■ Internal microphone and audio-in (microphone) jack ■ Audio-out (headphone) jack ■ External monitor port ■ S-Video-out jack 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.
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 in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press 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 computer audio features. Component Description 1 Volume mute button Turns off computer sound. 2 Volume mute light On: Computer sound is turned off. 3 Volume down button Decreases computer sound. 4 Volume up button Increases computer sound.
Multimedia hardware 1–6 Component Description 5 Internal microphone Records sound. 6 Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset or microphone. 7 Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces stereo sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, a headset, or television audio. 8 Speakers (2) Produce computer sound.
Multimedia hardware Using the internal microphone or audio-in (microphone) jack Your computer is equipped with an internal monaural microphone and a stereo microphone jack that supports a stereo array and monaural microphone. Using sound recording application software with an external stereo microphone allows for stereo (dual-channel) recording and stereo playback. When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5-mm plug.
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 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 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 the fn+f4 keys 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, as instructed in the documentation included with the device. 3. Press the fn+f4 keys to switch the image among display devices connected to the computer.
2 Multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some models may be shipped with additional multimedia 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. can also reinstall multimedia software on the computer. ✎ You 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.
Multimedia software Using multimedia software To use the multimedia software installed on the computer: 1. Select Start> All Programs, and then open the multimedia application you want to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, select Windows Media Player. ✎ Some applications 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 Protecting a CD or DVD write process Ä■ CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc: Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. ■ Before writing to a disc, close all open applications (including screen savers and antivirus software) except the disc software you are using.
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 To change DVD settings through the operating system: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Right-click in the window and select Properties > Hardware tab > Device Manager. 3. Click DVD/CD-ROM drives, right-click the DVD drive for which you want to change region settings, and then click Properties. 4. Make the desired changes on the DVD Region tab. 5. Click OK.
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