HP SR5501P Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs, Playing Music CDs, Playing CDs with Windows Media Player

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Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs

Playing Music CDs

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

￿Insert the music CD into the CD or DVD drive.

￿The default audio program opens. If a dialog 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.

￿The music CD automatically begins to play.

Playing CDs with Windows Media Player

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.

￿When the AutoPlay 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, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player.

2To play the CD or DVD, click the Now Playing tab on the Windows Media Player taskbar. You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard (select models only).

NOTE: The computer must have a connection to the Internet to see CD information such as artist name, song titles, and album art.

For more information on using Windows Media Player, click the drop-down arrow on the Player taskbar, and then click Help.

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Contents Getting Started USA Table of Contents Turning On the Computer for the First Time Connecting Speakers or MicrophoneGetting Help Using the Mouse Using the KeyboardIntroducing Your Computer Software Configuring Speaker and Sound OptionsManaging Files Using CD and DVD Media Drives 101Using the Memory Card Reader 109 Index 155 Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer 139Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 123 Creating Audio and Data Discs 129Placing the computer in the proper location Setting Up the ComputerUsing surge protection Putting the Computer TogetherConnector Icon/Label Description and function Connecting to the computerConnector Icon/Label Description and function Connecting a Digital Camera Photo or Video Setting Up the Computer Storing Documentation and Recovery Discs Connecting Other DevicesClick Display Settings Adjusting the MonitorAdjusting the screen resolution by using Vista Setting Up a Local Area Network Integrated Wireless Devices Setting Up a Wired Ethernet ConnectionSelect models only Connecting the Wireless LAN DeviceChecking the wireless LAN device installation Using wireless security features Connecting a Modem Sound Connector Types Connecting Speakers or MicrophoneIllustrations Sound connector Illustration TypeSound connector Type 3 Type 6 Type S Description Connecting a Microphone Name Speaker system See Speaker ConfigurationsSpeaker types Connecting 2/2.1 Two speakers and a subwoofer audio speakersConnecting 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 Color Description Connecting your home stereo system optionalComputer to 2.1 multichannel audio system connection Home stereo installationComputer to 5.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installationHome audio installation procedure Getting Started features vary by model Computer to 7.1 multichannel audio system connection Home audio installation procedure Connecting digital audio Using a 5.1 to 7.1 speaker system with headphones Connecting HeadphonesUsing a 2.1 speaker system with headphones Connector Description Connecting the speakersConnecting the FlexiJack connector 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 the hardware diagnostic toolsClick All Programs Click HP Total Care Advisor Using HP Total Care Advisor SoftwareGetting Started features vary by model Turning On the Computer for the First Time Click Shut Down Using Shut DownTurning Off the Computer Using Sleep mode Using LockUsing Hibernate mode Restarting the Computer Automatic Sleep, Hibernate, or Away modeClick Online Services and then click Easy Internet Services Connecting to the InternetSetting Up User Accounts Using the Computer with Safety and ComfortProtecting the Computer Computer risk Security featureUsing passwords Password Function Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updates Click Recover factory settings Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware DevicesClick Help and Support Alphanumeric keys Using the KeyboardIdentifying Keyboard Features Edit keys Function keysNumeric keys Arrow keysIcon Name Description Keyboard indicatorsSpecial keyboard buttons Compaq Icon Feature DescriptionIdentifying Special Keyboard Buttons Icon Feature Description Icon Label Description Media control or playback buttonsClick Keyboard Keyboard ShortcutsCustomizing the keyboard buttons Click Control PanelSynchronizing a wireless mouse and keyboard Wireless Mouse and Keyboard TroubleshootingGetting Started features vary by model Using the Mouse Scrolling Using the Mouse ButtonsPanning Changing Mouse SettingsSwitching mouse button functions AutoscrollingClick the Pointer Options tab Changing mouse pointer speedChanging the double-click speed Turning on the ClickLock optionChanging the scroll wheel speed Getting Started features vary by model Configuring Speaker and Sound Options Adjusting speaker volume Selecting a microphone Configuring audio outputAdjusting microphone volume Configuring the audio card software Using Entertainment Mode Configuring the FlexiJack connectorSound Blaster X-Fi configuration modes Using Audio Creation ModeMore information Configuring speakers with Realtek HD Audio ManagerUsing Game Mode Click the Speaker Configuration tabRealtek HD Audio Manager control screens Getting Started features vary by model Click Digital In tab, and then select Set Default Device Retasking front panel audio connectors Audio input overview Configuring multistreaming audioAudio output overview Example 1 For online gaming When to use multistreaming audioSetting up multistreaming audio Example 2 For digital home entertainment Type 6 connectors onlySelecting recording devices Resolving sound issues Learning More About Software Using the DesktopIntroducing Your Computer Software Retrieving desktop icons Using the Windows Start Button MenuUsing the All Programs menu Removing desktop iconsOrganizing the All Programs list Using the Control PanelResizing Windows Feature Name DescriptionAbout the Internet Working with Digital ImagesSearching the Internet Using a BrowserClick Internet Explorer Restricting Internet contentClick Run a Scan Using the Norton Internet Security Antivirus SoftwareManually running a scan Click the Norton Internet Security tabClick Configure a Scan Click Manage Custom Scans Setting a Full System Scan timeSetting up a Custom Scan time Click Configure a Scan Click Schedule Full System ScanClick All Programs Click Windows Mail Using Windows MailUsing the e-mail program provided by your ISP Sending and Receiving E-MailWith this program You can Software Quick Reference TableCyberLink PowerDirector select models only With this program You can Getting Started features vary by model Organizing Files with Folders Managing FilesMoving Files Creating FoldersFinding Files Deleting Files Renaming FilesCopying Files Retrieving Files from the Recycle BinUsing a Printer Blu-ray Allows you to Using CD and DVD Media DrivesUsing the CD and DVD Drives Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs Handling CDs and DVDsUsing CD and DVD Media Drives Compatibility Information Disc Features and Compatibility Table CD-ROM CD-RW ROM RAM DVD-RW/-R DVD+RW/+R Optical Drive Quick Reference TableUsing Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives Getting Started features vary by model Using the Memory Card Reader Slot memory card reader select models only Media Insertion GuideMMC Plus Slot readerCard Insert the media Location MiniSDSlot reader Card Insert the media Location Formatting 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 Data transfer rate seems slow with my USB 2.0 adapter card Troubleshooting the HP Media DriveMicrosoft updates Drive does not appear on my computer Write Cache Enable does not stay enabledAdministrator privilege for installing software Playing CDs with Windows Media Player Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDsPlaying Music CDs Playing DVDs Troubleshooting poor playback when playing DVDsPlaying DVDs with Windows Media Player Using country/region codesGetting Started features vary by model Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs Playing video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player Playing Video CDs VCDsCreating Audio and Data Discs Working with Audio CDs Erasing Rewritable Discs Before RecordingAudio CD tips Creating audio CDs Before you begin creating discsCreating video discs Copying a disc Copying a disc using two disc drivesCopying a disc using one disc drive Creating data discs LightScribe requirements Making a disc label using LightScribe TechnologyWhat is LightScribe? Making a LightScribe label by using CyberLink LabelPrintUnder Select the label’s layout and background Making a paper disc labelBack of Front Cover paper insert label Basic steps for making a movie Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducerGetting Started features vary by model Getting started Using muvee autoProducerAdd Pictures Button Enables you to See Get Video fromCamera Add VideoCapturing pictures from a DV camera Capturing video from a digital video cameraCapturing live video from a DV camera Click Media Screen Adding videosCapturing recorded video from a DV camera Creating Movies by Using muvee autoProducer Adding pictures Selecting the style Changing the settingsAdding music Response to music Cutting rate Film color Previewing the movie Making the movieModifying the movie Click Play muvees Saving the movie projectRecording the movie project to disc Click Burn Now Supported muvee autoProducer output file types Upgrading muvee autoProducerGetting Started features vary by model Index Headphones using Multichannel audio connecting Part number
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