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2Click File, then click Open. The Open dialog box opens.
3Click the file you want to play, then click Open.
4Play the file by clicking (play), then stop playing the file by 
clicking (stop).
ImportantIf the menu bar does not appear, click the show menu 
bar button.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about playing audio and video using 
the Windows Media Player in Windows XP, click Start, then 
click Help and Support.
Type the keyword Media Player in the...

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Using the optional diskette drive
The diskette drive uses 3.5-inch diskettes (sometimes called floppy disks). 
Diskettes are useful for storing files or transferring files to another computer.
To use a diskette:
1Insert the diskette into the optional diskette drive with the label facing up.
2To access a file on the diskette, click Start, then click My Computer. 
Double-click the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-click 
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Using the DVD drive
You can use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features.
Identifying drive types
Your Gateway computer contains one of the following drive types. Look on the 
front of the drive for one of the following logos:
Inserting a CD or DVD
DVD driveUse a DVD drive for installing programs, 
playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and 
accessing data.
You cannot use this drive to create CDs.
Combination 
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To insert a CD or DVD:
1Press the eject button on the DVD drive. After the tray opens slightly, pull 
the disc tray completely open.
2Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully 
on the disc until it snaps into place.
3Push the tray in until it is closed.
ImportantSome music CDs have copy protection software. You may 
not be able to play these CDs on your computer.
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Listening to CDs
You can use the DVD drive on your computer to listen to music CDs. Use the 
Windows Media Player to listen to CDs. For more information about using the 
Windows Media Player, click 
Help. You can also use MusicMatch to listen to 
CDs. For more information, see “Using MusicMatch” on page 88.
To play a CD:
1Insert a CD into the DVD drive.
2If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players, click Windows Media Player. 
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3When the media player opens, click (play).
If you do not hear audio or you want to change the volume, “Adjusting 
the volume” on page 76.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about playing CDs in Windows XP, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword playing CDs in the HelpSpot Search 
box  , then click the arrow.
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Using MusicMatch
Using MusicMatch™, you can:

Play music CDs

Create MP3 music files from your music CDs

Edit music track information

Use your music files to build a music library

Listen to Internet Radio
For more information on using MusicMatch, see its online help.
Playing CDs
You can use the MusicMatch program to play music CDs.
ImportantSome music CDs have copy protection software. You may 
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To play a music CD:
1Insert the music CD into the DVD drive on your computer. The first time 
you insert a music CD, the Audio CD dialog box opens.
2Click Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH Jukebox, then click OK. MusicMatch 
opens, the CD begins playing, and the names of the music tracks appear 
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Creating MP3 music files
Using MusicMatch, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer’s 
hard drive as MP3 files. MP3 (MPEG Layer 3) is a standard for digitally 
compressing high-fidelity music into compact files without noticeably 
sacrificing quality. MP3 files end in the file extension .MP3.
To create (rip) MP3 files:
1Insert a music CD into your DVD drive.
2If an Audio CD dialog box opens, click Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH 
Jukebox
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3Click the record button. The Recorder window opens.
4Click to clear the check box for any track you do not want to record (rip).
5Click REC.
6When a message appears that tells you the CD drive needs to be configured, 
click 
OK.
Track list REC