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Fun with Multimedia
Fun with Multimedia
This chapter lets you make full use of all the
multimedia features of your computer in having fun
and excitement during work or leisure. You will
learn how to mix and match the built-in sound
system, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, and ZV port
technology in creating an exciting full multimedia
presentation.
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4.1
Notebook Multimedia Features
Your notebook computer is rich in multimedia features that makes your
computing fun, comfortable, exciting and easy. Exceeding the specification set
for the Multimedia Personal Computer or MPC, your computer is well able to
perform all multimedia tasks through the following:
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Intel Mobile Pentium !!!/Intel Mobile Celeron
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32MB RAM or more
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24X-Speed CD-ROM Drive or 6X DVD-ROM Drive (option)
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32bit AGP 2X VGA Graphics Controller
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16-bit Plug-and-Play Audio Sound System with built-in speaker and
microphone
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ZV Port Capability (for MPEG cards)
Audio Sound System Features
Your computer has a built-in 16-bit stereo sound controller that allows you to
record, store, and playback voice, music and other sound effects with built-in
mixer controls. An integrated full-duplex microphone and twin mini-speakers
are also built-in into your computer to allow you to record and playback
sound anytime and anywhere.
On the front of your computer, you will find the audio ports that include the
following:
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External 1/8-inch microphone jack that supports full-duplex monophonic
mode or half-duplex stereo mode
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Earphone or headphone jack for personal listening
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Line-out jack for connecting external amplified speakers, headphones, or
earphone set
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Line-in jack for connecting external audio devices like CD audio player,
tape deck or synthesizer
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External thumb-wheel volume control
Setting Up the Audio Driver
Properties
Before you can start using the audio capabilities of your computer, you need
first to setup properly the audio driver after installing Windows98. If you
bought your computer with Windows pre-installed, it is most likely that your
dealer have configured the sound driver for you. If not, you must refer to
Chapter 2 on how to setup the sound drivers for Windows98.
4.4
Windows Multimedia Programs
Windows provides several multimedia programs which you can run with the
built-in features of your computer. The Multimedia programs group is found
by clicking the Start button, then pointing to Programs, then Accessories, and
Multimedia.
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Figure 4-1
Multimedia Programs Group
The standard multimedia components are as follows:
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External volume control buttons
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CD Player - for playing audio compact discs
•
Media Player - for playing sound video and animation files
•
Sound Recorder - for recording sounds and playback
•
Volume Control - for adjusting the volume of mixer
+ For more information on how to operate these multimedia components,
run the program and click on the Help menu.
4.5
Recording Sounds
Your computer allows you to record voice and other sounds in several ways
and stores them as files on your hard disk. These voice or sound files can then
be played back through the internal speaker or external line-out and earphone
jack using either an external speaker, headphone, or earphone set. You can
also use the files as voice annotations on many applications for more real
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presentation. This section will describe briefly how you can record sounds
under Windows operating system.
To record sounds, you need to run the Sound Recorder program from the
Multimedia program groups. The control buttons of the Sound Recorder are
simple to understand which comprises of the Rewind, Forward, Play, Stop,
and Record button. Click the Help menu on how to operate the Sound
Recorder.
Figure 4-2 Sound Recorder
The Sound Recorder also allows you to record sound from different input
audio source like the following:
•
From the built-in microphone
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From the external microphone
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From the CD-ROM drive
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From the Line-In audio jack
Since you could record sound from different input sources, you must first set
the proper audio input recording device under the Recording Control panel.
To do this:
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1.
Double-click on the Volume Control on the taskbar or click Start button,
then point to Programs, Accessories, Multimedia, and then click on
Volume Control.
2.
Click Options and Properties.
3.
Click the round button for Recording and select to show all volume
controls for each component.
Figure 4-3 Audio Volume Properties
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4.
Click OK and the Recording Control dialog box will appear. Here, you
will select the input device for the recording source. The default is the
microphone which will record sound from the microphone only. If you
want to record from the CD-ROM drive with audio music, you must
click on CD Audio.
Figure 4-4
Recording Volume Control
USING THE BUILT-IN MICROPHONE
You would normally use the microphone for recording voice and save the file
for voice annotations in your application programs. Your computer comes
with a built-in microphone located on the front side of your computer.
To start recording from the built-in microphone:
1.
Enable microphone volume on the Recording Control as discussed
previously.
2.
Run the Sound Recorder program and press the Record button.
3.
Start to speak towards the built-in microphone and press the Stop button
when you want to stop recording.
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4.
Press the Play button to hear what you have recorded.
5.
To save to file, click Save from the File menu.
USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
Your computer also allows you to connect an external microphone for higher
quality recording. The external microphone jack is found on the front side of
your computer and automatically disables the built-in microphone when
connected. Use only microphone with 1/8-inch mini-jack connector. Follow
the same procedure for recording voice.
USING THE BUILT-IN CD-ROM/DVD-ROM DRIVE
You would normally use the CD-ROM drive for recording audio music from
the compact disc. Follow these steps:
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1.
Activate CD Audio volume on the Recording Control as discussed
earlier.
2.
Run the Sound Recorder program.
3.
Insert the audio CD into the CD-ROM drive. Unless you have disabled
the CD auto-insertion notification for supporting Suspend mode, the CD
Player should automatically run after you have inserted an audio compact
disc and will start playing the audio CD.
4.
Click on the CD Player and press the Pause button first.
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Figure 4-5
CD Player
5.
Set the starting point where you want to start recording.
6.
Switch to the Sound Recorder and press the Record button.
7.
Switch immediately to the CD Player and press the Play button. You can
adjust the volume control so you can also hear the recording.
USING AN EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT DEVICE
You can also record sound from an external audio device such as stereo
amplifier or tape recorder by connecting them to the Line-In audio jack
Use the same procedure as above by setting the Recording Control to enable
the line-in volume. Run the Sound Recorder and press the Record button.
Start playing the external audio device to begin recording.
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4.6
Playing Audio and Sound
Your computer has a built-in twin speaker to playback audio and sound. You
can also adjust the volume manually by adjusting the thumb-wheel volume
control found on the front side of your computer.
For more quality sound output, you can choose to connect an external
amplified speaker that connects to the Line-out jack on the front of your
computer. You can also connect earphone or headphone set. Always minimize
the volume first before placing the phone set to your ear.
USING THE MEDIA PLAYER
The easiest way to playback multimedia media files is to run the Media Player.
Follow these steps:
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1.
Click on Start, then point to Programs, Accessories, and Multimedia.
2.
Click on Media Player to start program.
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Figure 4-6
Media Player
3.
Click on the Device menu to select the sound device type you want to
play or you can directly open the file on the File menu.
4.
When the file is recognized and open, click on the Play button to start
playback.
5.
For playing audio CD, it is better to run the CD Player as discussed
earlier.
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4.7
Playing Video and MPEG Files
Your computer is capable of running video motion files as well as MPEG
(Motion Picture Expert Group) files on CD or DVD. By using a software
MPEG program, you can watch real full-motion picture on your computer.
You can also run the ActiveMovie Player under the Multimedia programs
group or the Media Player as well to show all media device programs.
4.8
Using PC Cards with ZV Port
Although running software MPEG programs allows you to watch movies and
video CD, the quality and speed is still not at par when watching motion
picture on TV or movie theaters. Your computer is equipped with the latest
ZV port technology that dramatically speeds up video playback. By inserting a
ZV port-capable MPEG PC card into the PCMCIA slot, you can watch
smooth full-screen motion picture just like in TV or at the movies. Consult
your dealer on how to get a ZV port MPEG card and read the card user
manual for installation.
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Using DVD
DVD is the latest breakthrough in superb full-motion picture playback. One
disc can contain at least 4.7GB of information, capable of holding one fulllength movie with soundtracks, subtitles, and different languages. Much more,
the DVD-ROM drive of your computer is backward compatible with CDROM drive so it allows you to use any CD as well. It also works the same as
the CD-ROM.
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To playback DVD titles, you would need a MPEG-2 compatible PCMCIA
card or software MPEG-2 program and the optional DVD-ROM Device
Pack.
For software MPEG-2 program, the performance in media playing will be
implemented successfully only when this computer is complied with Intel
Pentium II - 266MHz CPU or above. Otherwise, any computer that equipped
under Intel Pentium II - 266MHz CPU can not guarantee the performance in
media playing.
MPEG-2 cards provide audio and video jack, so you can connect it to your
wide-screen TV for the best home entertainment. Consult your dealer for
more information.
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FUN WITH MULTIMEDIA....................................................................................... 1
4.1
NOTEBOOK MULTIMEDIA FEATURES ......................................................... 2
4.2
AUDIO SOUND SYSTEM FEATURES............................................................. 2
4.3
SETTING UP THE AUDIO DRIVER PROPERTIES............................................. 3
4.4
WINDOWS MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMS.......................................................... 3
4.5
RECORDING SOUNDS ................................................................................ 4
Using the Built-in Microphone ............................................................................... 7
Using an External Microphone............................................................................... 8
Using the Built-in CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive ....................................................... 8
Using an External Audio Input Device ................................................................... 9
4.6
PLAYING AUDIO AND SOUND .................................................................. 10
Using the Media Player........................................................................................ 10
4.7
PLAYING VIDEO AND MPEG FILES ......................................................... 12
4.8
USING PC CARDS WITH ZV PORT ........................................................... 12
4.9
USING DVD........................................................................................... 12
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