Dell 9300 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 33
Using MediaDirect
NOTE: QuickSet, which is automatically installed and enabled on your computer, is necessary for
MediaDirect to function. Changing or disabling QuickSet’s default settings can limit MediaDirect’s
functionality. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help
file, see "Finding Information" on page 9.
If you have Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or Dell Media Experience installed, you
can use MediaDirect to launch your media application by pressing the media control play
button .
If you hold the media control play button for longer than two seconds while you are logged in,
MediaDirect launches Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or Dell Media Experience,
depending on your system setup. If both applications are present, Windows Media Center
Edition will launch.
When your computer is open, you can press the media control play button to start the
computer from any state and automatically launch the media application.
NOTE: For optimal efficiency, launch from hibernate or standby mode.
media control
buttons (7)
media control
play button