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Learning the Basics
Using the optical drive
Media control buttons
The media control buttons located on the system control panel
above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or
DVD movies when the computer is on.
(Sample Illustration) Media control buttons
The Media button activates a media playing application that can
play audio CDs or DVD movies.
The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if
currently playing.
The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the
disc.
The Next track button skips to the following track on the disc.
The Mute button allows you to mute the sound.
The Volume control allows you to decrease and increase the
computer’s volume.
Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)
(Available on certain models)
To insert an optical disc into the drive:
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Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of
dust.
Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center
hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack
discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.
Mute button
Volume control
Media button
Previous track
Next track
Play/Pause button
button
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