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The Wide World
of Multimedia
Multimedia is the product of different media elements such as text,
graphics, sound, animation, and video working together. A multi-
media title is a computer presentation of two or more media ele-
ments that are experienced simultaneously. You may purchase a
multimedia title on compact disc or access one over the Internet.
Unlike television programs or audio tapes, multimedia titles allow
you to interact with the information by choosing what to view or
listen to and when to see or hear it.
Your Portégé 650CT is well equipped with a high-speed Pentium
processor, a color display, and advanced stereo sound capabilities
that enhance your multimedia enjoyment. However, to take full
advantage of your Portégé 650CT’s multimedia capabilities, you
need to purchase an external CD-ROM drive and a pair of stereo
speakers.
This chapter provides some options for connecting additional
hardware, and introduces the multimedia elements you can experi-
ence without investing in additional hardware or software.
In addition to the information in this chapter, there is a wide
variety of helpful books that explain multimedia. You’ll find a
selection of them at your local computer or book store.