Multimedia - Windows XP

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Table of contents

1 Multimedia features

Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2

Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 4

2 Multimedia software

Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software ................................................................................. 6

Installing multimedia software from a disc ............................................................................................ 7

3 Audio

Connecting external audio devices ...................................................................................................... 9

Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................................... 10

4 Video

Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 12

5 Optical drive

Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 13

Using optical discs (CDs and DVDs) .................................................................................................. 14

Selecting the right disc (CDs and DVDs) ........................................................................................... 15

CD-R discs ......................................................................................................................... 15

CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................................... 15

DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................................... 15

DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................. 15

LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................. 15

Playing music ..................................................................................................................................... 16

Watching a movie ............................................................................................................................... 17

Configuring AutoPlay .......................................................................................................................... 18

Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 19

Observing the copyright warning ........................................................................................................ 20

Copying a CD or DVD ........................................................................................................................ 21

Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD .................................................................................................... 22

Removing a CD or DVD ..................................................................................................................... 23

6 Webcam (select models only)

Webcam tips ....................................................................................................................................... 25

Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................................. 26

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