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Learning the Basics
Using the optical drive
Media control buttons
(Available on certain models)
The media control buttons located on the system control panel
above the keyboard let you play audio CDs or DVD movies when
the computer is on.
(Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons
The
Mute button
allows you to mute the sound.
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
Stop button
stops a disc that is 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.
Inserting an optical disc
To insert an optical disc into the drive:
1
Make sure the computer is turned on.
The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off.
2
Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off.
3
Press the drive’s eject button.
The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).
Mute button*
Stop button*
Media button*
Previous track
Next track
Play/Pause button*
button*
button*
*Available on certain models