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If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function, you will have to start the drive from your desktop, since your LifeBook notebook will not automatically recognize that media has been loaded.

USING THE MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARE

Depending upon its configuration, your system may not have the media player software pre-installed. If it is not installed, reference the documentation that accompanies the media application.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Figure 4-3. Loading/Ejecting Media

REMOVING MEDIA

1.Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the LifeBook notebook a short distance.

2.Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray.

3.Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray.

4.Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click.

EMERGENCY MEDIA TRAY RELEASE

If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the media tray with a paper clip inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the front of the tray.

Straighten one side of a paper clip and push it gently into the hole. The tray will pop out a short distance.

(Figure 4-4)

Emergency

Tray Release

Figure 4-4. Emergency Removal of a CD/DVD

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Starting a DVD Movie

1.Insert the DVD movie into the optical drive of your notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2.

2.The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CD- RW tray, you will be prompted to select what you want the system to do when discs are inserted (e.g., start automatically or wait for a prompt). Until you make a selection, you will receive the same prompt whenever you insert a disc.

Opening the Media Player Control Panel

With most DVD-ROMs, you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish to view. You can do this by using the media player control panel and the mouse.

1.Click on the [Now Playing] button to open a drop- down menu for options.

2.Make the desired selections from the wide variety of options available.

Using the Media Player Control Panel

The media player software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You can pause, rewind, fast-forward and stop the movie at any point.

1.

To Pause the movie, click the on-screen

 

button.

2.

To Rewind the movie, click the

button to rewind

 

to a specific portion of the movie, or the

button

 

to return to the opening screen.

 

 

3.

To Fast-forward the movie, click the

button to

 

forward to a specific portion of the movie, or the

 

button to jump to the ending credits.

 

 

4.

To Stop the movie, click the

button.

 

 

Exiting the Media Player

 

 

 

1.

Click the

located in the upper right corner of the

 

title bar. This will open a media player dialog box.

2.Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the media player dialog box and return to the movie.

USING MEDIA PLAYER ON BATTERY POWER

Since optical drives consume a lot of power, your overall battery life will be significantly shorter when operating the optical drive continuously (such as watching a DVD movie) than during standard operation. Many movies run-times are longer than your LifeBook notebook can support on a single charged battery. If you are watching a

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Fujitsu Siemens Computers A6020 manual Using the Media Player Software, Removing Media, Emergency Media Tray Release

A6020 specifications

The Fujitsu Siemens Computers A6020 is a desktop PC that exemplifies the combination of power and efficiency, catering primarily to small businesses and home office users. Launched in the early 2000s, it was designed to meet the growing demand for reliable computing solutions with a focus on affordability without compromising performance.

At its core, the A6020 is powered by a range of Intel processors, offering a variety of options to suit different user needs. Depending on the configuration, it can be equipped with Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Celeron processors, providing a solid balance of speed and efficiency for everyday tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, and basic multimedia applications.

One of the standout features of the A6020 is its flexible expandability. With multiple expansion slots, users can easily upgrade their system to enhance performance, whether by adding more RAM or incorporating additional storage solutions. The machine typically supports up to 2GB of DDR memory, which was a considerable amount at the time, allowing users to run multiple applications simultaneously with ease.

In terms of storage, the A6020 comes with a variety of hard drive options, usually ranging from 40GB to 120GB. This ample capacity makes it suitable for users who need to store documents, presentations, and media files without immediate concern for running out of space. Moreover, the inclusion of optical drives gives users the capability to read and write CDs, a valuable function during an era where physical media was still prevalent.

Networking capabilities are also a key feature of the A6020. Equipped with Ethernet ports and optional wireless capabilities, it allowed users to easily connect to local networks and the internet, facilitating communication and data sharing in an increasingly digital workspace.

The design of the A6020 prioritizes user-friendliness, featuring a simple yet effective layout that allows for easy access to components and ports. The compact form factor ensures that it fits comfortably in various workspace environments, promoting efficient use of space.

Overall, the Fujitsu Siemens Computers A6020 represents a thoughtful combination of performance, expandability, and usability, making it a suitable choice for individuals and small businesses looking for a reliable desktop solution during its time in the early 2000s.