HP SR5223WM Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs, Playing Music CDs, Playing CDs with Windows Media Player

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Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs

This section describes how to play CDs, VCDs, or DVDs by using Windows Media Player, or other audio and video programs.

This section also describes using Music, radio, changing DVD and audio settings.

Playing Music CDs

To play music CDs, you must have either a CD or DVD drive.

1Insert the music CD into your CD or DVD drive.

The default audio program opens. If the Audio CD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs.

2The music CD automatically begins to play.

Playing CDs with Windows Media Player

Your computer must have a DVD drive to play DVD movies.

NOTE: Some commercial music CDs are copy-protected and cannot be played with Windows Media Player. Such CDs come with their own (built-in) player that must be used.

1Insert the music CD or DVD movie into the drive.

￿The Windows Media Player window opens. If the wizard window opens, select Windows Media Player from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see Windows Media Player.

Or

￿If the Windows Media Player window does not automatically open, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, choose All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player.

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Contents Getting Started USA Table of Contents Turning On Your Computer for the First Time Getting HelpUsing the Keyboard Using the MouseIntroducing Your Computer Software Managing Files Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media DriveIndex 129 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 115Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 103 Creating Audio and Data Discs 107Viii Getting Started Placing the computer in the proper location Putting Your Computer TogetherUsing surge protection Connecting to the computerConnector Icon/label Description and function Connector Icon/label Description and function Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Connecting Other Devices Click the Display Settings Setting Up a Local Area NetworkSetting Up Your Computer Integrated Wireless Devices Setting Up a Wired Ethernet ConnectionSelect models only Connecting the Wireless LAN DeviceUsing wireless security features Checking the wireless LAN device installationConnecting a Modem Getting Started Using Speakers Connecting Speakers or MicrophoneSound Connector Illustration Type Sound Connector TypesLine Out lime green for front speakers Sound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S DescriptionConnecting a Microphone Speaker ConfigurationsName Speaker system See Name Speaker system Speaker typesConnecting 2/2.1 Two Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting 4.1 Four Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting 5.1 Five Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Connecting 7.1 Seven Speakers and a Subwoofer Audio Speakers Connecting Speakers or Microphone Adapter cables Connecting the Computer to a Home Audio SystemComputer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home stereo installationHome audio installation Home audio installation procedureComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Connecting Speakers or Microphone Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting Digital Audio Connecting Headphones Using a 2.1 speaker system with headphonesUsing a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Connector Description Connecting the speakersConnecting the FlexiJack connector Getting Started Click All Programs Click User Guides Getting HelpFinding Onscreen Guides Finding Guides on the WebClick All Programs Click PC Help & Tools Using the Onscreen Help and Support CenterUsing the PC Help & Tools Folder Using HP Connections or Compaq ConnectionsTurning off messages Getting messagesReactivating messages Turning On Your Computer for the First Time Using the Computer with Safety and ComfortUsing passwords Computer risk Security featureProtecting Your Computer Password Function Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareTurning On Your Computer for the First Time Installing critical security updatesClick Shut Down Using Shut DownUsing Lock Turning Off Your ComputerUsing sleep mode Automatic sleep, hibernate, or away mode Using hibernate modeConnecting to the Internet Click Easy Internet ServicesRestarting the Computer Click Internet Explorer Signing Up for Software UpdatesCreating passwords Setting Up User Accounts on Your New ComputerGuidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices Using HP Total Care Advisor Software Click Help and SupportClick All Programs Click HP Total Care Advisor Getting Started Using the Keyboard Identifying Keyboard FeaturesAlphanumeric keys Function keys Edit keysArrow keys Keyboard indicators Numeric keysIcon Name Description Icon Feature Description Identifying Special Keyboard ButtonsSpecial keyboard buttons Compaq Or Hp OrIcon Label Description Media control or playback buttonsClick Keyboard Keyboard ShortcutsCustomizing the keyboard buttons Click Control PanelGetting Started Using the Mouse Buttons Using the MouseScrolling AutoscrollingPanning Switching Mouse Button Functions Changing Mouse Pointer SpeedClick the Pointer Options tab Getting Started Using the Desktop Introducing Your Computer SoftwareLearning More About Software Retrieving desktop icons Using the Windows Start Button MenuUsing the All Programs menu Removing desktop iconsOrganizing your All Programs list Using the Control PanelFeature Name Description Resizing WindowsWorking with Digital Images About the Internet Searching the Internet Using a BrowserUsing Antivirus Software Restricting Internet contentClick All Programs Click Internet Explorer Click Run a Scan Click Run Custom Scan Click All Programs Click Windows Mail Using Windows MailUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Sending and Receiving E-MailSoftware Quick Reference Table With this program You canThen click HP Photosmart Essential Roxio Creator select models only With this program You can Organizing Files with Folders Managing FilesClick Organize and Cut Creating FoldersMoving Files Click Organize and then New folderFinding Files Renaming FilesClick Organize and Rename Deleting Files Retrieving Files from the Recycle BinCopying Files Using a Printer Getting Started Allows you to Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing Your CD and DVD Drives Handling CDs and DVDsInserting and removing CDs and DVDs Compatibility Information VCD Disc Features and Compatibility TableDVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Optical Drive Quick Reference TableGetting Started Using the Memory Card Reader Slot memory card reader select models only Media Insertion GuideCard Insert the media Slot reader location Card Insert the media Location Slot readerFormatting a Memory Card Understanding the Activity LightTroubleshooting the Memory Card Reader Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Inserting the Drive into an HP drive bay Connecting the DriveHP Media Drive fronts Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive BayClick Computer Locating the Drive and Assigning a Drive LetterTransferring files to another computer manually Using the DriveDisconnecting the Drive Microsoft updates Drive does not appear on my computer Troubleshooting the HP Media DriveAdministrator privilege for installing software Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Playing Music CDsPlaying CDs with Windows Media Player Using country/region codes Playing DVDsPlaying DVDs with Windows Media Player Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or Playing Video CDs VCDsPlaying Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Getting Started Creating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before RecordingClick Audio CD Audio CD tipsBefore you begin creating discs Creating audio CDsClick Create DVD. Roxio MyDVD opens Creating jukebox discsCreating video discs Click Jukebox DiscClick Copy Disc Copying a discClick Slideshow Creating data discsCreating photo slide show discs Click Data DiscClick Burn To Disc Making a disc label using LightScribeMaking a paper disc label Under Disc Label, select 12 cm LightScribe DiscSelect the Disc Label type, the Printer, and Paper Source Basic Steps to Make a Movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducerGetting started Using muvee autoProducerAdd Video Button Enables you to See Get Video fromChange Settings CameraClick the Get Video from Camera button Capturing video from a digital video cameraAdding videos Adding pictures Selecting the style Adding musicChanging the settings Making the movie Adding an opening title and closing creditsModifying the movie Previewing the movieMobile Devices Saving the movie projectRecording the movie project to disc Upgrading muvee autoProducer Getting Started Index Found New Hardware message, connecting a digital camera Index Part Number
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