Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad
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37
Using an optional external numeric keypad
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38
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Multimedia
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39
Multimedia features
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39
Identifying your multimedia components
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39
Adjusting the volume
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41
Multimedia software
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42
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software
..............................................................
42
Using multimedia software
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42
Installing multimedia software from a disc
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43
Audio
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44
Connecting external audio devices
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44
Checking your audio functions
...........................................................................................
44
Video
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46
Connecting an external monitor or projector
......................................................................
46
Using the external monitor port
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46
Using the HDMI port
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46
Configuring audio for HDMI
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47
Optical drive (select models only)
......................................................................................................
48
Identifying the installed optical drive
..................................................................................
48
Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)
.......................................................................
48
Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)
.................................................................
48
CD-R discs
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49
CD-RW discs
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49
DVD±R discs
.....................................................................................................
49
DVD±RW discs
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49
LightScribe DVD+R discs
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49
Blu-ray Discs (BDs)
...........................................................................................
49
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
.................................................................................................
50
Configuring AutoPlay
.........................................................................................................
51
Changing DVD region settings
..........................................................................................
51
Observing the copyright warning
.......................................................................................
51
Copying a CD or DVD
........................................................................................................
52
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD
........................................................................................
52
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
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53
Troubleshooting
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53
The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
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53
The computer does not detect the optical drive
................................................
54
Preventing playback disruptions
.......................................................................
55
A disc does not play
..........................................................................................
55
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