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Software Guide
Optical Drive Software
Playing Audio and Video CDs with
Windows Media Player
The Windows Media Player application is a program included
with the operating system.
Playing a CD
To play a CD, follow these steps:
1. Insert the CD into the drive, then close the tray. Wait several
seconds. Then:
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If Autorun is enabled, Windows Media Player opens.
Proceed to step 2.
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If Windows Media Player does not open:
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In Windows 2000,
select Start > Programs >
Accessories > Entertainment > Windows Media
Player.
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In Windows XP,
select Start > All Programs >
Windows Media Player.
2. Select the Play button to play the CD.
Accessing Windows Media Player Help
To open Windows Media Player Help:
1. Select the Windows Media Player icon on the taskbar, or:
❏
In Windows 2000,
select Start > Programs >
Accessories > Entertainment > Windows Media Player.
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In Windows XP,
select Start > All Programs >
Windows Media Player.
2. Select Help on the Windows Media Player menu bar.
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