1-6 Reviewing System FeaturesCD-ROM DriveAll systems come with a variable speed CD-ROM drive. Use theCD-ROM drive to load and start programs from a compact disc (CD).You can also use the CD-ROM drive to play your audio CDs.The CD-ROM drive operates at different speeds depending on whetherthe CD you are using contains data or music. This allows you to get yourdata faster and to see smoother animation and video.A flashing amber activity lamp on the front of the drive indicates that thedrive is reading data. Press the tray button to open or close the CD-ROMtray for loading or unloading a CD. An emergency eject feature allowsyou to open the tray in case of a power or software malfunction.Optional Combo DriveSome systems might come with an optional variable-speed combo drivein place of the CD-ROM drive. The combo drive provides the functions ofa CD-RW drive and a DVD-ROM drive in one unit.Use the combo drive to load and start programs from CDs or to play audioCDs while you work or relax. With the Microsoft Windows 98 SecondEdition (SE) or Windows 2000 operating system, you can play full-lengthCD-I movies and play movies in DVD format (DVD is not supportedunder the Windows NT® operating system). Use the drive to create dataand audio CDs and to write information to a recordable or re-recordableCD.SpeakersThe system has two 1-watt stereo speakers mounted inside the base of theLCD panel. Speaker volume is controlled by the volume control on theright side of the system unit. Volume can also be controlled through theMicrosoft Windows sound software.
