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The DOS operating system does not have a built-in program for playing audio CDs.
In order for you to listen to audio CDs using DOS, you must use the program called
IBMCDPLY.EXE which is provided on your Option Diskette. Use the following
instructions to use the program.
1. Turn on your computer and start your operating system, if you have not already
done so.
2. Make sure that you have correctly installed the device drivers for the 40X-17X
Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive. For further instructions on installing the device
drivers, refer to “Step 10. Installing device drivers” on page 1-7. Once you have
installed the device drivers, the DOS audio playback software will also be
installed on your hard disk drive.
3. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive.
4. Go to a command prompt.
5. Type IBMCDPLY and press Enter. When the program begins, a graphic will appear
that looks like the control panel of a CD player. The controls are labeled with
text below each icon.
6. Use your mouse to select the control you want to use.
7. To exit from the program, press the F3 key.
OS/2 Warp
To use the OS/2 audio utility:
1. Turn on your computer and start your operating system, if you have not already
done so.
2. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Open Multimedia.
4. Select and start Compact Disc.
Windows NT 4.0
To use the Windows NT 4.0 audio utility:
1. Turn on your computer and start your operating system, if you have not already
done so.
2. Insert an audio CD into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Click Start --> Programs --> Accessories --> Multimedia --> Media Player.
4. When the Media Player window opens, double-click the Media Player icon.
5. Double-click Device.
6. Double-click CD Audio.
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