Gateway 200 manual Using the DVD or recordable CD drive, CD-RW drive DVD drive

Chapter 7: Using Multimedia

2 To access a file on the diskette in Windows XP, click Start, then click My Computer. Double-click the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name.

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To access a file on the diskette in Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon, the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-click the file name.

3 To remove the diskette, press the diskette eject button.

Using the DVD or recordable CD drive

You can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features.

Identifying drive types

Your docking station may contain one of the following drive types. Look on the front of the drive for one of the following logos:

CD-RW drive

DVD drive

Combination DVD/CD-RW drive

Use a CD-RW drive for installing programs, playing audio CDs, accessing data, and creating CDs.

You cannot use this drive to play DVDs.

You can only write to a CD-R disc once. You can write to and erase CD-RW discs multiple times. For more information, see “Using a recordable CD drive” on page 119.

Use a DVD drive for installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data.

You cannot use this drive to create CDs.

Use a combination DVD/CD-RW drive for installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs. For more information, see “Using a recordable CD drive” on page 119.

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