3. Press the button on your CD-ROM drive. The drive tray opens and you can remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. 4. For more information on playing compact discs, see the Help menu in the Windows Media Player window. 38 Users Manual MP3/CD Player (Factory Option) The MP3/CD Player can play music CDs and MP3 files while the computer is off. It will not, however play video CDs. Button Operation The buttons & display for the MP3/CD Player operate as follows: Button Name Function Volume Down Decreases speaker volume when MP3/CD Player is on. Volume Up Increases speaker volume when MP3/CD Player is on. MUTE Press the buttons simultaneously for ~ 1 sec. to mute the sound. + Track Display Indicates power on => and total tracks available on CD and track playing => . The blinks when the music file is paused. Stop/Eject Stops & Ejects the Audio CD. Press the button ~ 3 seconds to turn off power. MP3/CD Player Power Starts/Pauses the Audio CD and MP3 Files. CD Play/Pause Previous Track/Song Changes the Audio CD to the previous track/song. Fast Search Reverse Next Track/Song Fast Search Forward Changes the Audio CD to the next track/song. + Lock Press the buttons simultaneously for ~ 3 sec. to lock the MP3/CD Player buttons. Unlock Press the buttons simultaneously for ~ 3 sec. to unlock the MP3/CD + Player buttons and energize the MP3/CD Player. Multi Media Functions/Equipment 39 40 Users Manual Using the MP3/CD Player Play an Audio CD 1. Verify the computer is off and that a CD-ROM device is in the flex-bay. MP3/CD Player Power Buttons: If a CD-ROM device is not in the flex-bay, the MP3/CD Player power button will not energize the MP3/CD Player player. Computer Button Operation: All computer and SENS keyboard buttons are non functional while MP3/CD Player is operating except the Computer Power Button. To use the MP3/CD Player buttons while the system is on, you must start the Windows media player. 2. Press the MP3/CD Player power button until the icon is displayed in the track display window [Labeled: DIGITAL AUDIO]. 3. Press the eject button on the CD-ROM drive or the button on the MP3/CD Player button bar. 4. Insert a Audio CD into your CD-ROM drive label side up. 5. Press the button on the MP3/CD Player. Pause/Resume an Audio CD 1. Press the CD button to pause the CD. 2. Press the button again to restart the CD. Stop an Audio CD 1. Press the button to stop and eject the CD. 2. Remove the Audio CD, then close the tray. 3. Press the MP3/CD Player power button for ~ 3 seconds to turn off the MP3/ CD Player player. Fast Search an Audio CD 1. Press the or buttons for ~1 second while the music is playing to start Fast Search. 2. Press the button and or buttons to stop the Fast Search. Multi Media Functions/Equipment 41 Dolby Digital & Home Theater System (S/PDIF Port) This product supports 5.1 channel output, which is a basic function for home theater systems and DVD drives. It provides 3D surround sound and a vivid screen. Home theater system usually consists of a TV, DVD, 5.1 channel speakers, and a digital amplifier to provide a high-resolution vivid (MPEG2) picture and 3D surround sound (Dolby 5.1 or DTS). With a home theater system, you can enjoy the same vivid picture and sound in your home that you would in a movie theater. You will need the following to enjoy a home theater system: • 5.1 channel speaker system / Digital amplifier (Purchased separately). • DVD drive and DVD Program (Option). • S/PDIF cable (Option) Setting Up Your Home Theater 1. Connect the digital amplifier to the S/PDIF port of your computer. S/PDIF Port To Digital Amplifier 42 Users Manual 2. Connect the speakers to the digital amplifier. If your computer supports a TV-Out port, you can connect and enjoy a large screen. After connecting the TV, you will need to select the TV as the display device using the Windows Display Properties window. After making all connections, ensure you enable S/PDIF: 1. Enable S/PDIF in Windows. 2. Enable S/PDIF in the DVD program. When purchasing a 5.1 channel speaker system, make sure it supports a S/ PDIF (coaxial) port. To use the headphones, change the setting to[ Analog Audio] as described in the next “Using the S/PDIF Connection” section below. Using the S/PDIF Connection 1. Use keys to set the S/PDIF port to digital. 2. Verify the S/PDIF port is set to digital by pressing the keys to see if the [ Digital Audio] is displayed. If not, repeat the key combination again. To use the headphones, change the setting to[ Analog Audio] as described in the next “Using the S/PDIF Connection” section below. When purchasing a 5.1 channel speaker system, make sure it supports a S/ PDIF (coaxial) port. Front Left Speaker TV Surround Left Speaker Surround Right Speaker Center Speaker Front Right Speaker Digital Amplifier Computer Sub Woofer Enabling S/PDIF on the DVD Program When using 5.1 channel speakers,...
