Learning the Basics

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Using the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive

Playing CDs using Auto-Run

If you insert a CD into the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi- function drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the CD manually.

To do this, follow these steps:

1Open the Start menu and select My Computer.

2Click the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or multi-function drive icon.

The disc drive will run the CD.

If your disc does not run using this method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows® Media Player and use it to select and then play the CD. For other types of media, use the associated software to open the files on the disc.

Creating a CD

Depending on the configuration, your computer may come with a multi-function drive that allows you to:

❖Play pre-recorded DVDs

❖Play pre-recorded CDs

❖Read and write data (depending on your system

configuration) and music files to CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs.