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Using the PC

Playing Video CDs

VCDs (video compact discs) can be played in a PC that has a CD or DVD drive, by using InterVideo WinDVD or Windows Media Player programs.

The InterVideo WinDVD program is included only with PC models that have a DVD drive.

To play the VCD with InterVideo WinDVD:1.Insert the VCD into your CD or DVD drive.2.Click Start.

3.Choose All Programs, InterVideo WinDVD Player, and then click InterVideo WinDVD 4. The VCD Player control panel opens, and the VCD starts to play.

If the VCD is dual-language, see “Playing Dual-Language Video CDs” on page 3–10 to select a specific language.

To play a VCD with Windows Media Player:

1.Insert the VCD into your CD or DVD drive.

2.Click Start.

3.Choose All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player.4.Click the File menu, and then click Open.

5.Click the drop-down arrow next to the Look In window, and then select the drive that has the VCD.

6.Double-click the MPEGAV folder. If nothing appears in the folder, select All files from the Files of type drop-down list.

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