Listening to CDs

Listening to CDs

You can use the DVD or recordable CD drive on your computer to listen to music CDs.

Important

Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may not be able to play these CDs on your computer.

Listening to CDs in Windows XP

Use the Windows Media Player to listen to CDs in Windows XP. For more information about using the Windows Media Player, click Help. You can also use MusicMatch to listen to CDs. For more information, see “Using MusicMatch” on page 110.

To play a CD:

1 Insert a CD into the DVD or recordable CD drive.

Important

If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you need to swap modules. For more information about swapping modules, see “Changing drives” on page 96.

2 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players, click Windows Media Player. The Windows Media Player opens.

- OR -

If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players, click Start, then click Windows Media Player. The Windows Media Player opens.

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