Optical Drive Software
Software Guide
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Playing CDs with Windows Media Player
Playing a CD
To play a CD:
1. If an optical drive is not in the system, insert an optical drive
into an external MultiBay or the MultiBay of an optional Port
Replicator.
2. Insert the audio 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 3.
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If Windows Media Player does not open:
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In Windows 2000,
select Start > Programs >
Windows Media Player.
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In Windows XP,
select Start > All Programs >
Windows Media Player.
3. Select the Play button to play the CD and the Stop button to
stop the CD.
Accessing Windows Media Player Help
The Windows Media Player application is a program included
with the operating system.
To open Windows Media Player Help:
1. Insert a CD into the optical drive, then close the tray.
2. Select the Windows Media Player icon on the taskbar, or:
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In Windows 2000,
select Start > Programs >
Windows Media Player.
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In Windows XP,
select Start > All Programs >
Windows Media Player.
3. Select Help on the menu bar.
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