Toshiba SATELLITE A60 - Manual (Page 99)

99 Learning the Basics
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
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1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer.
2 Click the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive icon.
The disk drive will run the CD.
If your disk does not run using this method, try using an
application that is associated with the media on the disk. For
example, if it is a music CD, open Windows
® Media Player
and point it to play the CD. For other types of media, use the
associated software to open the files on the disk.
Creating a CD
Your computer may come with a multi-function drive that
allows you to:
❖ Play pre-recorded DVDs
❖ Play pre-recorded CDs
❖ Read and write data (depending on your system
configuration) and music files to CD-Recordable (CD-R)
and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; and read DVD-R/-
RW or DVD RAM discs.
Copy protection technology included in certain media may
prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media.
For details on how to use the software, please refer to the
respective Online Help menus.
Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD
CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard
disk. CDs are often used to install software or store files that
require lots of space, such as photographs and large
presentation files. You can use Explorer or My Computer to
view the contents of any CD or DVD.
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