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Using Drives
Using the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive
Playing CDs
Windows comes with three programs for playing sound, video and
animation CDs:
CD Player is used to play an audio CD. This section explains
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how to use this program.
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Media Player is used to play back audio, video and animation
files in various formats including Video for Windows, MIDI
and QuickTime for Windows.
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Volume Control lets you adjust the volume.
For further information, see your operating system documentation
or online help.
Viewing a compact disc
For each installed compact disc title, the hard disk holds a small
program that displays the title's icon. It does not store the title's
content. To view a compact disc:
1
Place the disc in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive.
2
Click Start, then point to Programs.
3
Locate the folder that contains the compact disc icon and title.
4
Click the icon.
If you click the icon without having the compact disc in the drive,
Windows prompts you to insert the disc.
Removing a disc from the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM
drive
1
Press the Disc Eject button on the front of the computer.
Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer