Playing Video CDs (VCDs)

To play a VCD you must have either a CD or DVD drive.

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

The default video CD program opens. If the Video CD wizard window opens, choose the program you want to use from the list. You may have to scroll down in the window to see all available programs.

2Use the controls in the video CD program to play the video CD.

Playing Video CDs (VCDs) with

Windows Media Player

To play Video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player you must have either a CD or DVD drive.

1Insert your video CD (VCD) into the DVD or CD drive.

2Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or

If the program doesn’t open, click the Windows Start Button, choose All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player.

3To play the VCD, click the Now Playing tab on the Player taskbar. You can also control playback by using the media control buttons on the keyboard (select models).

For more information on using Windows Media Player, click a tab on the Player taskbar and then click Help.

4In the List Pane, double-click a VCD segment.

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HP SR5109NX Playing Video CDs VCDs with Windows Media Player, Select Play using Windows Media Player, and click OK. Or

SR5088CF, SR5050NX, SR5273CF, SR2109UK, SR5066CF specifications

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