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Chapter 6: Using Multimedia
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Listening to CDs
You can use the DVD or recordable CD drive on your computer to listen to
music CDs.
Listening to CDs in Windows XP
Use the Windows Media Player to listen to CDs in Windows XP. For more
information about the using the Windows Media Player, click
Help. You can also
use MusicMatch to listen to CDs. For more information, see “Using
MusicMatch” on page 103.
To play a CD:
1 Insert a CD into the DVD or recordable CD drive.
2 If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players, click Windows Media Player.
The Windows Media Player opens.
- OR -
If a dialog box does not open with a list of CD players, click
Start, then
click
Windows Media Player. The Windows Media Player opens.
Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may
not be able to play these CDs on your computer.
Important If the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you
need to swap modules. For more information about
swapping modules, see “Changing drives” on page 246.