Table of contents t Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features ........................Using the audio-in (microphone)jack .................. Using the audio-out (headphone)jack ................. Adjusting the volume ......................Using the Quick Launch buttons ......................Using the video features ........................Using the external monitor port .................... Using the S-Video-out jack ....................
Using multimedia Using the audio features The foIIowing illustration and tabIe describe the audio features of the computer. Component #escdption Internal microphones Record sound Speakers (2) Produce sound. Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optionat computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone Audio-out (headphone) jacks (2)
Using the audio-in (microphone} jack The computer is equipped with a stereo (dual-channel) microphone jack that supports an optional stereo array or monaural microphone. Using sound recording software with external microphones allows for stereo recordings. When connecting a microphone to the microphone jack, use a microphone with a 3.5-mm plug. Using the audiooout (headphone}...
Using the Quick Launch buttons The media button (I) and DVD button (2) functions vary by model and installed software. With these buttons, you can watch movies, listen to music, and view pictures. Pressing the media button launches the QuickPlay program. Pressing the DVD button launches the DVD playback feature of the QuickPlay program.
Using the video features Using the e×terna[ monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to the computer, To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. _2 _ NOTE: If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the device.
Using the S-Video-out jack The 7-pin S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. To transmit video signals through the S-Video-out jack, you need an S-Video cable, available from most electronics retailers.
Using the HDM port (select mode s on y} Select computer models include an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
Using the webcam (select mode s on y) Select computer models include a webcam, located at the top of the display. To access the webcam and CyberLink YouCam software, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > ¢yberl_ink YouCam > YouCam. 1_"...
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Foroptimum performance, observe thefollowing guidelines w hileusing thewebcam: Besurethatyouhavethelatest v ersion of aninstant m essage p rogram before starting a video conversation. Thewebcam maynotworkproperly a crosssomenetwork f irewalts. I fyouarehaving trouble viewing orsending video tosomeone onanother L ANor outside yournetwork f irewaII, temporarily disable thefirewalI.
Adjusting webcam properties You can adjust the following webcam properties: Brightness--Controls the amount of light that is incorporated into the image. A higher brightness setting creates a brighter image; a lower brightness setting creates a darker image, Contrast--Controls the difference between lighter and darker areas on the image. A higher contrast setting intensifies the image;...
Using an optical drive Depending on the type of optical drive and software installed in your computer, the optical drive plays, copies, and creates CDs or DVDs. _demtifyimg the imstaHed optica_ drive Select Start > Computer. _nserting art optica_ disc (CD or DVD) Turn on the computer.
Removing an optica_ disc (CD or DVD) There are 2 ways to remove a disc, depending on whether the disc tray opens normally or not. When the disc tray opens Press the release button (1} on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2} until it stops.
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3, Remove thedisc(3)fromthetraybygentlypressing downonthespindle whileliftingtheouter edges ofthedisc.Hold thediscbytheedges andavoidtouching theflatsurfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. Using an optical drive...
Using the media activity functions The media activity hotkeys and the media activity buttons (select models only) control the play of an audio CD or a DVD that is inserted into the optical drive. Using the media activity hotkeys A media activity hotkey is a combination of the fn key (1) and a function key. When an audio CD or a DVD is not playing, press fn+f9 (2) to play the disc.
Using the media activity buttons The following illustration and tables describe the functions of the media activity buttons when a disc is inserted in the optical drive. Previous/rewind button (1) • Play/pause button (2) Next/fast forward button (3) Stop button (4) Previous/rewind button Disc status...
Next/fast forward button Disc status Butto_ Function Playing Next/fast forward button Plays the next track or chapter, Playing fn + next/fast forward button Fast forwards the playback. Stop button Disc status Buttor_ Functior_ Playing Stop button Stops the playback. Chapter 1 Using multimedia hardware...
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Working with multimedia software The computer includes preinstalIed multimedia software. Some computer models also include additional multimedia software on an optical disc. Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasks may be supported: Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs, and Internet radio Creating or copying data CDs Creating, editing, and burning audio CDs Creating, editing, and burning a video or movie to a DVD or video CD...
Opening preinstaHed multimedia software Select Start > All Programs. Click the program that you want to open. Installing multimedia software from a disc Insert the disc into the optical drive, When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. Restart the computer if prompted to do so, Using multimedia software...
Preventing p ayback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: Save your work and close alI open programs before playing a CD or a DVD ® Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue.
Cha ging DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protect copyrights internationally. You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the region setting on your DVD drive.
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programs audiofeatures 1 HDMI p ort 7 multimedia17 audio-in (microphone)jack1, 2 headphone ( audio-out) jacks 1 using 18 audio-out (headphone)jack2 headphones1 projector, connecting5 audio-out (headphone) jacks 1 protecting p layback 19 internal m icrophone, identifying1 buttons QuickLaunch buttons 4 DVD 4 QuickPlay4 media 4 jacks...