Chapter 6: Using Multimedia

Listening to CDs

You can use the CD or DVD 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 the using the Windows Media Player, click Help. You can also use MusicMatch to listen to CDs. For more information, see “Using MusicMatch” on page 92.

You can use the special-function buttons on the Multifunction keyboard to control how you play your CDs. For more information, see “Special-function buttons” on page 22.

To play a CD:

1 Insert a CD into the CD or DVD drive.

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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