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Chapter 7
WinDVD
Playing DVDs
TECHNICAL NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, always play
DVDs while your computer is connected to AC power.
If your computer has a DVD-ROM drive, you can use
InterVideo WinDVD
TM
to play DVDs. WinDVD is an easy-
to-use, full-featured multimedia control center that helps you
get the most out of the exciting world of DVD technology.
Your computer comes with WinDVD preinstalled.
WARNING: Before playing a DVD, turn down the volume. Playing
the disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. See
the control panel playback buttons” on page 153
to locate the
volume control buttons.
Insert a DVD into the DVD-ROM drive, following the
instructions in
“Inserting compact discs” on page 77
computer automatically detects the disc in the drive and
opens WinDVD. If the autoplay feature is enabled, the DVD