3–6 Software Guide
Multimedia
Playing Audio and Video CDs with
Windows Media Player
The Windows Media Player software application is included with
the notebook operating system.
Playing CDs
To open Windows Media Player to play a CD:
1. Insert a CD into the optical drive and close the tray. Wait
several seconds. If Windows Media Player does not open,
access the software by selecting Start > All Programs >
Windows Media Player.
2. Select the Play button to play the CD and the Stop button to
stop the CD, or use the hotkeys described in “Using Hotkeys
and Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models)” in this chapter.
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To access Windows Media Player Help, select Help on the
Windows Media Player menu bar.
Playing DVDs and Video CDs with
InterVideo WinDVD (Select Models)
InterVideo WinDVD is a software application that enables you
to play DVD movies or video CDs.
General DVD Tips
In addition to the instructions in the WinDVD Player Help file,
the following tips may be useful:
■ If the notebook is docked in an optional HP Notebook
Expansion Base, dock or undock the notebook before starting
a DVD (not while playing a DVD).
■ For best playback quality, save your files and close all open
applications before playing a DVD.
