MultimediaUser Guide
Using the media buttonThe function of the media button varies by model and installed software. With this button, you can watchmovies, listen to music,
Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume using the following controls:●Computer volume buttons:◦To mute or restore volume, press the mute button
Using the media activity functionsThe media activity buttons (select models only) and the media activity hotkeys control the play of anaudio CD or a D
Next/fast forward buttonDisc status Button FunctionPlaying Next/fast forward button Plays the next track or chapter.Playing fn + next/fast forward but
2 Multimedia softwareYour computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies,and view pictures. The follow
Using QuickPlay softwareQuickPlay turns your computer into a mobile entertainment center. With QuickPlay, you can enjoy musicand DVD movies. You can a
Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareTo locate other preinstalled multimedia software:▲Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multim
Installing multimedia software from a discTo install any multimedia software from a CD or DVD, follow these steps:1. Insert the disc into the optical
3AudioYour computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:●Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers●Record
Connecting external audio devicesWARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones,earbuds, or a headset.
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Checking your audio functionsTo check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps:1. Select Start > Control Panel.2. Click Hardware and S
4VideoYour computer enables you to use a variety of video features:●Watch movies●Play games over the Internet●Edit pictures and video to create presen
Connecting an external monitor or projectorThe external monitor port connects an external display device such as an external monitor or a projectorto
Connecting an HDMI deviceThe computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connectsthe computer to an optional
Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device1. Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound icon.2. Click the Playback tab,
Watching TVYour computer may have an integrated TV tuner (select models only), or you may have an optionalexternal TV tuner. A TV tuner enables you to
3. Use the arrow keys to select the program you want to view, and then press the OK button. Therecorded program begins to play in the preview window.4
5 Optical driveYour computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. Identify whatkind of device is installed in you
Using optical discsAn optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs storeinformation, such as music, phot
Selecting the right discAn optical drive supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also usedfor commercial audio rec
Product noticeThis user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not beavailable on your computer.iii
HD DVD discs and Blu-ray DiscHD DVD is a high-density disc format designed for the storage of large amounts of data and high-definition video. The cap
Playing music1. Turn on the computer.2. Press the release button (1) on the optical drive bezel to release the disc tray.3. Pull out the tray (2).4. H
Watching a movieYour optical drive allows you to watch movies from a disc. You can also watch high-definition moviesfrom a disc if your computer inclu
Changing DVD region settingsMost DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protectcopyrights internationall
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVDIf your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software suchas Windows Media Player
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out thetray (2)
6 WebcamYour computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an inputdevice that allows you to capture and sh
Webcam tipsFor optimum performance, observe the following guidelines while using the webcam:●Be sure that you have the latest version of an instant me
Adjusting webcam propertiesYou can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box, which is accessible from variousprograms that use the int
7 TroubleshootingThe following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.33
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The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD orDVD1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the d
The computer does not detect the optical driveIf Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.I
A disc does not play●Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD.●Log off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD.●Be su
A disc does not play automatically1. Click Start and type autoplay in the Start Search box.As you type, search results are listed in the pane above th
A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically●Press the Play button. You may have accidentally paused the movie.●Clean the disc.●Conserve system reso
A DVD movie is not visible on an external display1. If both the computer display and an external display are turned on, press fn+f5 one or more timest
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stopsbefore completion●Be sure that all other programs are closed.●Turn off Sleep mode and Hiberna
A device driver must be reinstalled1. Remove any discs from the optical drive.2. Click Start and type device manager in the Start Search box.As you ty
3. Click your specific product from the models listed.4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system.5. When the list of drivers is displayed, click an
IndexAaudio devices, connectingexternal 13audio features 12audio functions, checking 14audio-in (microphone) jack 3audio-out (headphone) jacks 2BBlu-r
Table of contents1 Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components ...
optical disc tray 34optical drive detection 35Windows drivers 42TV, watching 19Vvideo features 15volume 5volume buttons 5volume mute button, identifyi
DVD±R discs ... 23DVD±RW discs ...
1 Multimedia featuresYour computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your computer may i
Identifying your multimedia componentsThe following illustration and table describe the multimedia features of the computer.Component Description(1) I
Component Description(7) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo arraymicrophone, or monaural microphone.(
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