CD and DVD Software

Playing CDs with Windows Media Player

Instructions for playing CDs begin with inserting a CD into the drive. For insertion instructions, see the Hardware Guide, “Drives” chapter, on this CD.

Playing an Audio CD

To play an audio CD:

1.Read the “Using CDs and DVDs” section of this chapter.

2.Insert the audio CD into the drive, then close the tray. Wait several seconds. Then:

If autorun is enabled, Windows Media Player opens. Proceed to step 4.

If Windows Media Player does not open, proceed to step 3.

3.Open Windows Media Player from the Start button:

In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Programs > Windows Media Player.

In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > All Programs > Windows Media Player.

4.Select the Play button to play the CD and the Stop button to stop the CD.

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Compaq 285558-001 manual Playing CDs with Windows Media Player, Playing an Audio CD