Playing the next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD
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Using QuickLook
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Using QuickWeb
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Using the embedded numeric keypad
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Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad
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Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad
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Using an optional external numeric keypad
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Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
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Multimedia
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Multimedia features
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Identifying your multimedia components
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Adjusting the volume
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Multimedia software
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Opening preinstalled multimedia software
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Using multimedia software
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Installing multimedia software from a disc
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Audio
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Connecting external audio devices
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Checking your audio functions
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Video
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Connecting an external monitor or projector
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Using the external monitor port
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Using the HDMI port
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Configuring audio for HDMI
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Optical drive (select models only)
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Identifying the installed optical drive
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Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)
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Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)
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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 Discs (BDs)
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Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
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Configuring AutoPlay
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Changing DVD region settings
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Observing the copyright warning
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Copying a CD or DVD
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Creating (burning) a CD, DVD, or BD
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Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
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Troubleshooting
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