Dell Inspiron 6000 - Using Dell Mediadirect

Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 33
Using Dell MediaDirect
NOTE: QuickSet, which is automatically installed and enabled on your computer, is necessary for Dell MediaDirect
to function. Changing or disabling QuickSet’s default settings can limit Dell MediaDirect’s functionality. For more
information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see "Finding Information" on
page 9.
If you have Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or Dell Media Experience installed, you can use
Dell MediaDirect to launch your media application by pressing the play/pause/Dell MediaDirect button .
• If you hold the media control play button for longer than two seconds while you are logged in,
Dell MediaDirect launches Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or Dell Media Experience,
depending on your system setup. If both applications are present, Windows Media Center Edition
will launch.
• When your computer is open, you can press the media control play button to start the computer from
any state and automatically launch the media application.
NOTE: For optimal efficiency, launch from hibernate or standby mode.
play/pause/Dell MediaDirect button