Page 3 - Product notice
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not beavailable on your computer. ENWW iii
Page 5 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features ...................................................................................................................... 1 Using the audio-in (microphone) jack ..........................................................................
Page 7 - Using multimedia hardware; Using the audio features
1 Using multimedia hardware Using the audio features The following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer. Component Description (1) Volume mute button Mutes and restores computer sound. (2) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decre...
Page 9 - Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following controls: ● Computer volume buttons (select models only): ◦ To mute or restore volume, press the mute button (1) . ◦ To decrease volume, slide your finger across the volume scroll zone (2) from right to left. ◦ To increase volume, sl...
Page 10 - Using the video features; Using the external monitor port
Using the video features Using the external 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. NOTE: If a properly connected exte...
Page 11 - Using the HDMI port
Using the HDMI port Select computer models include an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI portconnects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition television, or anycompatible digital or audio component. The computer can support one HDMI device...
Page 12 - Using an optical drive; Identifying the installed optical drive
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. Identifying the installed optical drive ▲ Select Start > My Computer . The type of optical drive installed in the computer is displayed u...
Page 14 - Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available
Removing an optical disc when no computer power is available 1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the paper clip until the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 3. Remove the disc (3) from the ...
Page 15 - Working with multimedia software
2 Working with multimedia software The computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some computer models also include additionalmultimedia software on an optical disc. Depending on the hardware and software included with the computer, the following multimedia tasksmay be supported: ● Playing ...
Page 17 - Preventing playback disruptions
Preventing playback disruptions To reduce the possibility of playback disruption: ● Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc. Do not initiate hibernation or standby while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may s...
Page 18 - Changing DVD region settings; Observing the copyright warning
Changing DVD region settings Most DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protectcopyrights internationally. You can play a DVD containing a region code only if the region code on the DVD matches the regionsetting on your DVD drive. CAUTION: The region se...
Page 19 - Index
Index A audio features 1audio-in (microphone) jack 1, 2audio-out (headphone) jack 1, 2 B button, volume mute 1, 3 C CD inserting 6playing 11protecting 9removing, with power 7removing, without power 8writing to 9 copyright warning 12 D DVD changing region setting 12inserting 6playing 11protecting 9re...
