Playing CDs with Windows Media Player
Playing an Audio CD
To play an audio CD:
1. Read "Using CDs and DVDs," first in this chapter.
2. If an optical drive is not in the system, insert an optical drive
into the MultiBay of an optional External MultiBay or
docking station.
3. Insert the audio CD into the drive, then close the tray. Wait
several seconds. Then:
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4. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > Entertainment >
Windows Media Player.
5. Select the Play button to play the CD and the Stop button to
stop the CD.
Playing a Video CD
1. Read "Using CDs and DVDs," first in this chapter.
2. If an optical drive is not in the system, insert an optical drive
into the MultiBay of an optional External MultiBay or
docking station.
3. Insert the video CD into the drive, then close the tray. Wait
several seconds. Then:
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Software Guide
If the CD and Windows Media Player open, proceed
to step 5.
If the CD and Windows Media Player do not open,
proceed to step 4.
If AutoPlay is enabled, the CD and Windows Media
open. Proceed to step 9.
If the CD does not play and Windows Media Player
does not open, proceed to step 4.
CD and DVD Software
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