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Using the Notebook PC
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Software
To meet customer requirements for a complete DVD solution, a software playback solution is provided.
The provided software has been optimized for playback of MPEG2 (Motion Picture Experts Group
specifications for data compression) encoded video clips as well as encrypted DVD movie titles. De-
coding digital MPEG2 video is accomplished through software only, eliminating the need for expen-
sive hardware.
Using a CD
A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is
properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be
written to or changed on the CD. Using the proper software, a CD-RW drive module or DVD+CD-RW
drive module can allow CD-RW discs to be used like a hard drive with writing, deleting, and editing
capabilities. Vibration is normal for all high-speed CD-ROM drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD
print. To decrease vibration, use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD.
Listening to Audio CD
The CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can
play DVD audio. Insert the audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins
playing. Depending on the DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD
player to listen to DVD audio. You can adjust the volume through the volume control knob on the CD/
DVD-ROM drive face, function keys on the keypad, or by the Windows™ speaker icon on the taskbar.