How to Play Music CDs on the Computer

Recent versions of Windows have CD player software built in. These instructions are for the Windows CD Player.

Things You'll Need

• Computer Speakers

Instructions

1. With the computer turned on, put a music CD, label side up, in the CD-ROM drive. Close the drive.

2. If auto play is enabled, the CD will start playing the first track. If this is the case, skip to step 6.

3. If the CD does not start playing automatically, open the Start menu. Choose Programs, then Accessories, then Entertainment.

4. Click CD Player.

5. Click the Play button on the CD Player window (a single right-pointing arrow in the top row).

6. Use the Pause, Stop, Skip to Next Track, and Go Back to Last Track buttons to control what you listen to.

7. Choose Edit Playlist from the Disc menu to program a particular sequence of tracks.

8. Minimize the CD Player window if you plan to listen to the entire CD while working.

Tips & Warnings

• Sound cards usually come with a more sophisticated CD program.

• Adjust volume by clicking on the speaker icon on your desktop.