To Play Audio Cds - HP OmniBook 500 Reference Manual

To play audio CDs

The multimedia buttons on the front of the expansion base control the CD-ROM or DVD
drive in the right module bay. Power is provided by the computer battery, the AC adapter,
or a secondary battery in the left module bay.
• If the computer is docked and turned on, use the multimedia buttons to control the
Windows player.
• If the computer is off, in Standby or Hibernate mode, or not docked, you can still play
audio CDs. Slide the multimedia power switch to the left to activate the player
(without turning on the computer), then use the multimedia buttons to control play.
• To load or eject a CD, press the eject button on the drive, or press the Stop button on
the expansion base if the computer is off, in Standby or Hibernate mode, or undocked.
Add-On Devices
Using an Expansion Base
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