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Chapter 6: Using Multimedia
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Listening to CDs
You can use the CD or DVD drive on your computer to listen to music CDs.

Listening to CDs in Windows XP

Use the Windows Media Player to listen to CDs in WindowsXP. For more
information about the using the Windows MediaPla yer, 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 23.
To play a CD:
1Insert a CD into the CD or DVD drive.
2If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players, click WindowsMedia Player.
The Windows Media Player opens.
- OR -
If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players, click Start, All
Programs, then click WindowsMedia Player. The Windows Media Player
opens.
Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may
not be able to play these CDs on your computer.