Playing Multimedia Files - Gateway NV55S02U User Manual

Playing multimedia files

You may use the media software on your computer to play music, films or
photo slide-shows and watch television (if your computer has a TV tuner).
Other options allow you to create CDs or DVDs.
One or more media programs are installed on your computer, Windows
Media Player and optionally Windows Media Center are provided by
Microsoft. Other media programs may have been installed by Gateway to
provide an improved media experience.
Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player may be used to play MP3 or WMA audio files, CDs
or most video files.
Note: It is not recommended that you use Windows Media Player to
play DVD movies. Other media players (such as Windows Media
Center) provide additional playback options.
Windows Media Center (optional)
Certain computers include all-in-
one media 'centers' such as
Windows Media Center. These
programs can handle a variety of
multimedia content, presented
with simple menus that may be
easily controlled with a remote
control. You may watch live or
recorded TV (if your computer
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