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Learning the Basics
Playing a CD or DVD
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Playing a DVD
This manual has an entire chapter devoted to using
WinDVDTM. For information about how to play back a DVD,
see “WinDVD” on page179.
When you watch DVD movies on your computer using
WinDVD, Toshiba highly recommends that your system’s
power management utility is set to full power mode.
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard
disk. CDs are often used to install software or store files that
require a lot of space, such as photographs and large
presentation files. You can use Explorer or My Computer to
view the contents of any CD or DVD.
Caring for CDs and DVDs
❖Store your discs in their original containers to protect
them from scratches and keep them clean.
❖Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
❖Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the
surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from
reading the data properly.
❖Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or
cold.
❖To clean a disc, wipe it from the center outwards (not in a
circle) with a clean, dry cloth. If necessary, moisten the
cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or
rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before
inserting it in the drive.