1-6 Reviewing System Features
CD-ROM Drive
All systems come with a variable speed CD-ROM drive. Use the
CD-ROM drive to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD).
You can also use the CD-ROM drive to play your audio CDs.
The CD-ROM drive operates at different speeds depending on whether
the CD you are using contains data or music. This allows you to get your
data faster and to see smoother animation and video.
A flashing amber activity lamp on the front of the drive indicates that the
drive is reading data. Press the tray button to open or close the CD-ROM
tray for loading or unloading a CD. An emergency eject feature allows
you to open the tray in case of a power or software malfunction.
Optional Combo Drive
Some systems might come with an optional variable-speed combo drive
in place of the CD-ROM drive. The combo drive provides the functions of
a CD-RW drive and a DVD-ROM drive in one unit.
Use the combo drive to load and start programs from CDs or to play audio
CDs while you work or relax. With the Microsoft Windows 98 Second
Edition (SE) or Windows 2000 operating system, you can play full-length
CD-I movies and play movies in DVD format (DVD is not supported
under the Windows NT
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operating system). Use the drive to create data
and audio CDs and to write information to a recordable or re-recordable
CD.
Speakers
The system has two 1-watt stereo speakers mounted inside the base of the
LCD panel. Speaker volume is controlled by the volume control on the
right side of the system unit. Volume can also be controlled through the
Microsoft Windows sound software.
