Identifying preinstalled multimedia software

To view and access the preinstalled multimedia software on the computer:

Select Start > All Programs.

NOTE You can also reinstall multimedia software on the computer. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup.

Installing multimedia software from a CD (select models only)

To install multimedia software from a CD included with the computer:

1.Insert the multimedia software CD into the optical drive.

2.When the installation wizard opens, follow the installation instructions on the screen.

3.Restart the computer if prompted.

Repeat the installation procedure for all multimedia software on CD that you want to install.

Using multimedia software

To use the multimedia software installed on the computer:

1.Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia program you want to use. For example, if you want to use Windows Media Player to play an audio CD, select Windows Media Player. NOTE Some programs may be located in subfolders.

2.Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

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1.Insert the media disc, such as an audio CD, into the optical drive. An AutoPlay dialog box opens.

2.Click the multimedia task you want to perform from the list of tasks for each installed multimedia program.

NOTE The AutoPlay dialog box allows you to select a default multimedia program for the media disc. After you select a program from the list, click the Always do the selected action box.

3.Click OK.

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