Multimedia - Windows 7

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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 DreamColor display (select models only) ........................................................................... 12

Using the HDMI port ........................................................................................................................... 13

Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only) ............................................................................... 14

5 Optical drive

Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 15

Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) ........................................................................................ 16

Playing a CD, DVD, or BD .................................................................................................................. 17

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

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

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

Copying a CD, DVD, or BD ................................................................................................................ 21

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

Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) ...................................................................................... 23

6 Webcam

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

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

Controlling the webcam focus (select models only) ........................................................................... 27

Capturing business card images ........................................................................................................ 28

7 Troubleshooting

The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD ............................................... 30

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