Table of contents
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Multimedia features
Identifying your multimedia components
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Adjusting the volume
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Using the media activity functions
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Using the media activity hotkeys
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Multimedia software
Using MediaSmart software
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Using multimedia software
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7
Installing multimedia software from a disc
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Audio
Connecting external audio devices
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Checking your audio functions
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4
Video
Connecting an external monitor or projector
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Connecting an HDMI device
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Configuring the audio using HDMI
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Determining the type of graphics card installed on your computer
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12
Setting HDMI as the default audio playback device
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Optical drive
Identifying the installed optical drive
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Using optical discs
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Selecting the right disc
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CD-R discs
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CD-RW discs
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DVD±R discs
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DVD±RW discs
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LightScribe DVD+R discs
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Blu-ray Disc
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Playing a disc
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