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Introduction to Windows Media Player

• A special program in Windows for playing and organizing digital media files (audio and video).

• Plays audio and video files.
• Organizes digital media files.
• Copies data from CD/DVD to the computer and vice versa.

Starting Windows Media Player

• Click on the Start button.
• Select All Programs.
• Choose Windows Media Player.

Ripping a CD/DVD to a Computer

• Definition: Copying digital media files from CD/DVD to a computer.
• Steps:
  • Insert CD/DVD into the drive.
  • Select audio files.
  • Click on Rip CD button.
  • Selected songs are automatically added to the Windows Media Player Library.

Updates on Windows 10

• Differences in data transfer and appearance of Windows Media Player in Windows 10.

Burning a CD/DVD

• Definition: Copying data from a computer to a CD/DVD.
• Steps:
  • Insert a blank CD/DVD.
  • Use Burn files to disc option.
  • Provide a title and follow the wizard.

Control Panel

• Definition: Central location for managing Windows settings.
• Functions:
  • Change desktop appearance.
  • Set date and time.
  • Manage network settings.
  • Install or remove programs.
  • Control connected hardware devices.

Changing Date and Time

• Steps:
  • Select Clock, Language, and Region category.
  • Click on Date and Time.
  • Change settings in the Date and Time Settings dialog box.

Changing Mouse Settings

• Steps:
  • Select Hardware and Sound category.
  • Click on the Mouse link.
  • Adjust button configuration and double-click speed.

Power Saving Modes

• Steps:
  • Select Power Options in the Control Panel.
  • Make changes in power plan settings.

Installing and Uninstalling an Application

• Install from CD/DVD or online store.

• Go to Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program.

Troubleshooting

• Definition: Identifying, planning, and resolving computer problems.
• Common Errors:
  • Error messages.
  • Computer not responding.