Table of contents
1 Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components .............................................................................................. 2
Adjusting the volume ............................................................................................................................ 3
2 Multimedia software
Accessing your 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
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 .............................................................................................................................. 16
Playing music ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Watching a movie ............................................................................................................................... 17
Configuring AutoPlay .......................................................................................................................... 19
Changing DVD region settings ........................................................................................................... 20
Observing the copyright warning ........................................................................................................ 21
Copying a CD or DVD ........................................................................................................................ 22
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD .................................................................................................... 23
Removing a CD, DVD, or BD ............................................................................................................. 24
6 Webcam
Webcam tips ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Adjusting webcam properties ............................................................................................................. 27
7 Troubleshooting
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD ............................................... 29
The computer does not detect the optical drive ................................................................................. 29
A disc does not play ........................................................................................................................... 31
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