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HP 2860AP, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2896AP, 2898AP Playing CDs with Windows Media Player, Playing an Audio CD

Models: 2817TC 2806EA 2830AU 2836TC 2821EA 2800CA 2838TC 2866AP 2823AU 2868AP 2841AP 2845AP

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Playing CDs with Windows Media Player

CD and DVD Software

Playing CDs with Windows Media Player

Instructions for playing CDs begin with inserting a drive into the MultiBay, then inserting the CD into the drive. For insertion instructions, refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, “Drives” section.

Playing an Audio CD

To play an audio CD:

1.Read “Using CDs and DVDs,” first in this section.

2.If an optical drive is not in the system, insert an optical drive into the MultiBay of the notebook or an optional port replicator.

3.Insert the audio CD into the drive, then close the tray. Wait several seconds. Then:

❏If autorun is enabled, the CD and Windows Media Player open. Proceed to step 5.

❏If the CD and Windows Media Player do not open, proceed to step 4.

4.Open Windows Media Player from the Start button:

❏In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Programs > Windows Media Player.

❏In Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, select Start > All Programs > Windows Media Player.

5.Select the Play button to play the CD and the Stop button to stop the CD.

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Contents

Compaq Notebook Series Software GuideApril Software Guide First Edition April Reference Number N800/2800 Document Part NumberContents 1 CD and DVD SoftwareSecurity Features Quick Reference 2 Power3 Security Setting Preferences in Computer Setup Using Passwords4 Intelligent Manageability 5 MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlySoftware Guide 7 Setup and Diagnostic Utilities 6 Software Updates and RestorationsIndex CD and DVD Software Using CDs and DVDsDisplaying Media Contents Avoiding Standby and HibernationSetting Autorun Preferences Cancelling Autorun on an Audio CDDisplaying the Contents of a Medium Copyright WarningPlaying CDs with Windows Media Player Playing an Audio CDPlaying a Video CD Using Notebook Media Keys Accessing Windows Media Player Help Installing WinDVD Playing DVDs with WinDVDAccessing WinDVD Help Using DVD Region Settings Starting a DVDÄ CAUTION The region setting on your DVD drive can be changed only 5 times Understanding Easy CD Creator Features Using Optional or Windows SoftwareCreating and Copying CDs and DVDs Installing Easy CD Creator Installing Easy CD Creator SoftwareEnabling Auto Insert Notification Preparing to Use Easy CD Creator Selecting Drive LocationsResponding to the UDF Prompt Selecting and Preparing Easy CD Creator MediaChoosing Recording Media Formatting Recording MediaSelecting Easy CD Creator Settings Disabling Disk-at-Once Enabling Auto Insert NotificationEnabling Track-at-Once Accessing Easy CD Creator Help Playing CDs and DVDs Easy CD Creator Tips and TroubleshootingUsing CD Copier Creating Media For Use in Other SystemsUsing Windows Media Player Responding to Buffer Underrun ErrorsPower Selecting a Power SourceStandby Understanding Standby and HibernationHibernation When the Power Supply Is Uncertain When You Leave Your WorkChoosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown While Using Drive Media While Using InfraredIdentifying the power/standby light, power button, and display switch Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresIdentifying the Power Controls and Light PowerProcedure Using the Default Power ProceduresTurning the Notebook On or Off PowerPower Initiating or Exiting StandbyProcedure TaskPower Initiating or Exiting HibernationProcedure TaskUsing Fn+F3 as the Windows Sleep Button Setting Power Procedure PreferencesAccessing Power Procedure Settings Using a Standby PasswordUsing Emergency Shut Down Procedures Enabling HibernationAccessing the Power Options Window Setting Power Management PreferencesDisplaying the Power Meter Icon Setting a Power Scheme Setting or Changing a Power SchemeChanging a Power Scheme Using SpeedStep Windows 2000 Professional Only Choosing a Performance ModeSetting SpeedStep Preferences Using the SpeedStep WindowUsing the SpeedStep Icon Using Computer SetupFinding More Battery Power Information Security Features Quick Reference SecurityUsing Passwords Setting Preferences in Computer SetupForgetting Passwords Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords Using a Power-On Password Entering Power-On Password SettingsUsing a Compaq Administrator Password Entering a Power-On PasswordEntering Compaq Administrator Password Settings Using DriveLock Entering a Compaq Administrator PasswordProtecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock Accessing a Protected Hard Drive Changing a DriveLock Password Removing DriveLock Protection Disabling a Device Selecting an Information Management Procedure Protecting System InformationEntering and Displaying System Information Security Connecting an Optional Cable LockConnecting an optional cable lock Software GuideIntelligent Manageability Understanding Intelligent ManageabilityUsing Fault Management Alerts Installing Intelligent ManageabilitySetting Up Insight Management Agents Identifying a Fault Management AlertSetting Fault Management Alert Preferences MultiBoot Advanced Users Only Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBootEnabling Media and Devices for MultiBoot MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlyUsing the Default Search Sequence Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence Specifying MultiBoot Preferences Setting a Continuing Startup SequenceSetting the MultiBoot Express Prompt Responding to the MultiBoot Express PromptSoftware Updates and Restorations Updating SoftwareAccessing ROM Version Information Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing Notebook Model Information Displaying ROM Information in Compaq DiagnosticsDisplaying ROM Information in Computer Setup Accessing Software Updates Downloading and Installing a System ROM Update Updating Software from the InternetTo download and install a system ROM Downloading and Installing a KBC ROM Update Downloading a KBC ROM UpdateInstalling a KBC ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Restoring Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Setup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Computer Setup ProceduresRestoring Computer Setup Defaults Select Selecting from the File MenuSetup and Diagnostic Utilities To Do ThisSelect Selecting from the Security MenuSetup and Diagnostic Utilities To Do ThisSetup and Diagnostic Utilities Selecting from the Tools MenuSelecting from the Advanced Menu SelectSelect Selecting from the Advanced Menu, continuedSetup and Diagnostic Utilities To Do ThisUsing Compaq Diagnostics Detecting Compaq DiagnosticsInstalling Compaq Diagnostics Using the Compaq Configuration Record Scan Using the Diagnostics ScanObtaining Configuration Information Obtaining Diagnostic Test InformationCustom Test performs maximum testing on a selected device Index Software CD from port Software CDordering Compaq Support See also Compaqpasswords, master and user downloading KBC ROM toIndex-4 Page Page Index-7 Page Worldwide Telephone Num Index-9