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Using Multimedia
This chapter provides information on using the multimedia 
capabilities of your convertible tablet PC. Read this chapter 
to learn how to:
■Adjust the volume
■Record and play audio files
■Use Windows Media Player
■Use a DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive
■Play CDs and DVDs
■Use MusicMatch
■Create CDs
■Use the memory card reader and optional diskette 
drive
■Attach a digital camera or digital video camera to your 
convertible tablet PC
■View the display on a monitor, projector, or television 
						

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Adjusting the volume
You can use the volume controls to adjust the overall volume and the volume 
of specific sound devices in your convertible tablet PC.
To adjust the overall volume level using hardware controls:
■If you are using external speakers, turn the knob on the front of the 
speakers.
-OR-
Use the mute and volume control buttons on the keyboard. For more 
information, see “System key combinations” on page 30.
To adjust the overall volume level from Windows:
1Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window 
opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap 
Sounds, Speech, 
and Audio Devices
.
2Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap the Adjust the system volume or Sounds 
and Audio Devices
. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 
						

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3Click/Tap the Vo l u m e tab.
4Drag the Device Volume slider to change the volume or click/tap to select 
the 
Mute check box, then click/tap OK.
To adjust specific volume levels:
1Click/Tap Start, then click/tap Control Panel. The Control Panel window 
opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click/tap 
Sounds, Speech, 
and Audio Devices
.
2Click/Double-click/Tap/Double-tap the Adjust the system volume or Sounds 
and Audio Devices
. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about adjusting the volume, click/tap 
Start, then click/tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword adjusting volume in the Search box 
, then click/tap the arrow. 
						

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3Click/Tap the Vo l u m e tab.
4Click/Tap Advanced in the Device volume area.
If the device you want to adjust does not appear in the window, click/tap 
Options, Properties, the check box next to the audio device you want to 
adjust, then click/tap 
OK.
5Drag the volume level and balance sliders for the device you want to adjust. 
For more information about the controls, click/tap 
Help in the window.
6Click/Tap X in the top-right corner of the window to close it. 
						

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Recording and playing audio
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Recording and playing audio
Use the following instructions to make an audio recording by speaking into 
the built-in microphone or an optional external microphone.
To make an audio recording:
1Plug a microphone into the Microphone jack on your convertible tablet PC 
or port replicator. For the location of the Microphone jack, see “Left Side” 
on page 3 and “Back” on page 274.
-OR-
Use the built-in microphone located on the LCD panel.
2Click/Tap Start, All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click/tap 
Sound Recorder. The Sound Recorder opens.
3Click/Tap (record), then speak into the microphone.
4When you finish recording, click/tap (stop).
5Click/Tap File, then click/tap Save As. The Save As dialog box opens.
6Name the recording, specify the location where you want to save the 
recording, then click/tap 
Save. The recording is saved.
Rewind
Fast ForwardPlay
StopRecord 
						

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To play an audio recording in Sound Recorder:
1Open the Sound Recorder.
2Click/Tap File, then click/tap Open. The Open dialog box opens.
3Click/Tap the file you want to play, then click/tap Open.
4Play the file by clicking/tapping (play), then stop playing the file by 
clicking/tapping (stop).
Help and 
SupportFor more information about making or playing an audio 
recording, click/tap Start, then click/tap Help and 
Support.
Type the keyword recording audio or playing audio in 
the Search box  , then click/tap the 
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Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
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Playing audio and video files with 
the Windows Media Player
The Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, 
including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information 
about using the Windows Media Player, click/tap 
Help.
To play a file using the Windows Media Player:
1Click/Tap Start, All Programs, then click/tap Windows Media Player. The 
Windows Media Player opens.
2Click/Tap File, then click/tap Open. The Open dialog box opens.
ImportantIf the menu bar does not appear, click/tap the show menu 
bar button.
Video file 
information
Video 
screen
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3Click/Tap the file you want to play, then click/tap Open.
4Play the file by clicking/tapping (play), then stop playing the file by 
clicking/tapping (stop).
Using S/PDIF digital audio
To listen to your convertible tablet PC on a stereo system using the S/PDIF 
digital audio jack, you must activate S/PDIF.
To activate S/PDIF digital audio:
1Plug one end of the Toslink cable into the S/PDIF digital audio jack on 
the back of your port replicator.
2Plug the other end of the Toslink cable into your stereo receiver.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about playing audio and video using 
the Windows Media Player, click/tap Start, then click/tap 
Help and Support.
Type the keyword Media Player in the Search box 
, then click/tap the arrow.
ImportantTo use the S/PDIF function on your convertible tablet PC, 
you must use the Gateway M275 port replicator. For more 
information, see “Using the Gateway M275 Port 
Replicator” on page 271. 
						

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3Open the Master Volume window. For more information, see “Adjusting the 
volume” on page 102.
4Click/Tap Advanced in the Master Volume area. If the Advanced button does 
not appear in the 
Master Volume area, click/tap Options, then Advanced 
Controls
.
5Click/Tap Enable SPDIF. 
						

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Changing modules
Your convertible tablet PC’s modular bay supports different bay modules, such 
as a DVD or combination DVD/CD-RW drive.
To change bay modules:
1If you are removing a drive, make sure that the drive is empty.
2Turn off your convertible tablet PC (do not place it in Standby or Hibernate 
mode).
3Close the LCD panel.
4Disconnect your convertible tablet PC from the optional port replicator 
(see “Disconnecting from the port replicator” on page 277).
5Turn your convertible tablet PC over so the bottom is facing up.
Modular bay 
lock screw
Modular
bay latch