Multimedia - Windows XP

Table of contents
1 Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2
Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 3
2 Multimedia software
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software ................................................................................. 5
Installing multimedia software from a disc ............................................................................................ 6
3 Audio
Connecting external audio devices ...................................................................................................... 8
Checking your audio functions ............................................................................................................. 9
4 Video
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 11
Using the HDMI port .......................................................................................................................... 12
Configuring audio for HDMI ................................................................................................................ 13
5 Optical drive
Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 14
Using optical 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, DVD, or BD ............................................................................................................. 23
6 Webcam
Webcam tips ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................................. 26
7 Troubleshooting
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD ............................................... 28
The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................................. 28
A disc does not play ........................................................................................................................... 29
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