1–6 Software Guide
CD and DVD Software
Using Notebook Media Keys 
Many tasks that can be performed through the operating system 
or in the Windows Media Player window can also be performed 
from your keyboard. The following procedures use the Digital 
Audio button 
1
 and the 
Fn+F9
 through 
Fn+F12 
hotkeys 
2
.
■
To open Windows Media Player, press the Digital Audio 
Easy Access button.
■
To play, pause, or resume an audio CD, press the 
Fn+F9
 
hotkeys.
■
To stop an audio CD, press the 
Fn+F10
 hotkeys.
■
To play the previous track of an audio CD, press the 
Fn+F11
 
hotkeys.
■
To play the next track of an audio CD, press the 
Fn+F12
 
hotkeys.
For more information about using Easy Access keys or hotkeys, 
refer on this CD to the Hardware Guide, “Pointing Devices and 
Keyboard” section.
Identifying the Digital Audio Easy Access button, the 
Fn
 key, 
and the 
F9
 through 
F12
 function keys