Table of contents
1 Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2
Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 3
2 Multimedia software
Using 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 (select models only)
Identifying the external optical drive ................................................................................................... 13
Using optical discs .............................................................................................................................. 14
Selecting the right disc ....................................................................................................................... 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
Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 18
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD .................................................................................................... 19
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD) .............................................................................................. 20
6 Webcam (select models only)
Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................................. 22
7 Troubleshooting
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD ....................................................... 24
The computer does not detect the external optical drive .................................................................... 25
A disc does not play ........................................................................................................................... 26
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