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Playing audio and video files with the Windows Media Player
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Playing audio and video files with 
the Windows Media Player
The Windows Media Player can play several types of audio and video files, 
including WAV, MIDI, MP3, AU, AVI, and MPEG formats. For more information 
about using the Windows Media Player, tap 
Help.
To play a file using the Windows Media Player:
1Ta p  Start, All Programs, then tap Windows Media Player. The 
Windows Media Player opens.
Video file 
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2Ta p  File, then tap Open. The Open dialog box opens.
3Tap the file you want to play, then tap Open.
4Play the file by tapping (play), then stop playing the file by 
tapping (stop).
ImportantIf the menu bar does not appear, tap the show menu 
bar button.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about playing audio and video using 
the Windows Media Player, tap Start, then tap Help and 
Support.
Type the keyword Media Player in the Help and Support 
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Using the optional diskette drive
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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:
1Plug the diskette drive into a USB port on the tablet PC or FlexDock. For 
the location of your USB ports, see “Ports side” on page 7, “Front” on 
page 228, and “Back” on page 229.
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3To access a file on the diskette, tap Start, then tap My Computer. Double-tap 
the drive letter (for example, the A: drive), then double-tap the file name.
4To remove the diskette, make sure that the diskette activity indicator is 
off, then press the diskette eject button.
Using the optional DVD/CD-RW 
drive
You can use your tablet PC to enjoy a wide variety of multimedia features. Use 
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To connect the DVD/CD-RW drive:
1Connect the AC adapter to your drive’s power connector.
2Connect the IEEE 1394 cable from the drive to the jack on the tablet PC 
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Inserting a CD or DVD
To insert a CD or DVD:
1Press the eject button on the combination DVD/CD-RW 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 tablet PC.
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Listening to CDs
You can use the combination DVD/CD-RW drive on your tablet PC to listen 
to music CDs. Use the Windows Media Player to listen to CDs. For more 
information about the using the Windows Media Player, tap 
Help.
To play a CD using Windows Media Player:
1Insert a CD into the combination DVD/CD-RW drive.
2If a dialog box opens with a list of CD players, tap Windows Media Player. 
The Windows Media Player opens.
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3When the media player opens, tap (play).
If you do not hear sound or you want to change the volume, see “Adjusting 
the volume” on page 86.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about playing CDs, tap Start, then 
tap Help and Support.
Type the keyword playing CDs in the Help and Support 
Center Search box  , then tap the 
arrow.
Tips & TricksSee Do More With Gateway for more information about 
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Playing a DVD
A Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) is similar to a standard CD but has greater data 
capacity. Because of this increased capacity, full-length movies, several albums 
of music, or several gigabytes of data can fit on a single disc. If your tablet PC 
has a combination DVD/CD-RW drive, you can play DVDs with InterVideo 
WinDVD. For more information about playing DVDs, tap 
Help in WinDVD.
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Creating CDs
You can use your combination DVD/CD-RW drive to create data CDs, music 
CDs, or copies of CDs.
Creating data CDs
Use Nero Express to create data CDs. Data CDs are ideal for backing up 
important files such as tax records, letters, MP3s, digital movies, or photos. For 
information on creating music CDs, see “Creating music CDs” on page 104.
ImportantIf Nero Express is not on your Start menu, you will need 
to install the Nero Express program. To...