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Learning the Basics
Using the optical drive
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The CD/DVD button activates a media playing application
that can play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer
is powered off.
The following chart describes the CD/DVD button
functionality.
The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it
pause if currently playing.
The Stop button stops a disc that is currently playing.
The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on
the disc.
The Next track button skips to the following track on the
disc.
Inserting a compact disc
To insert a compact disc into the drive:
1 Make sure the computer is turned on.
The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off.
2 Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off.
Power is off or the
computer is in
Hibernation mode and
you press the CD/DVD
button
If a CD is in the drive, the system
operates as a stand-alone CD player.
If a DVD is in the drive, the system
operates as a stand-alone DVD movie
player.
Operating system is
running or the computer
is in Standby mode and
you press the CD/DVD
button
If a CD is in the drive, the system
launches the default music player and
begins playing the CD.
If a DVD is in the drive, the system
launches the default video player and
begins playing the DVD.