Table of contents
1 Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2
Using the media button ........................................................................................................................ 4
Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 5
Using the media activity functions ........................................................................................................ 6
Using the media activity buttons .......................................................................................... 7
Previous/rewind button ........................................................................................ 7
Play/pause button ............................................................................................... 7
Next/fast forward button ...................................................................................... 8
Stop button .......................................................................................................... 8
Using the media activity hotkeys ......................................................................................... 8
2 Multimedia software
Using QuickPlay software .................................................................................................................. 10
Using other preinstalled multimedia software ..................................................................................... 11
Installing multimedia software from a disc .......................................................................................... 12
3 Audio
Connecting external audio devices .................................................................................................... 14
Checking your audio functions ........................................................................................................... 15
4 Video
Connecting an external monitor or projector ...................................................................................... 17
Connecting high-definition devices (select models only) .................................................................... 18
5 Optical drive
Identifying the installed optical drive ................................................................................................... 19
Using optical discs .............................................................................................................................. 20
Selecting the right disc ....................................................................................................................... 21
CD-R discs ......................................................................................................................... 21
CD-RW discs ..................................................................................................................... 21
DVD±R discs ..................................................................................................................... 21
DVD±RW discs .................................................................................................................. 21
LightScribe DVD+R discs .................................................................................................. 21
HD DVD discs and Blu-ray Disc ........................................................................................ 22
Playing music ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Watching a movie ............................................................................................................................... 24
Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 25
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