Using the Software Quick Reference Table
To open software programs you can use with
various media and an optical drive, click Start on
the taskbar, choose All Programs, select the
program folder, and then click the program to open
the software. Refer to the following table to
determine the best programs for the tasks you want
to do.
Software
With this program you can
iTunes
Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files.
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Record music files.
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Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC.
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Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.
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Windows
Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files.
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Media Player
Play DVD movies. (Windows Media Player can play DVDs only if another DVD
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player program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, is installed.)
Play Windows Movie Maker files.
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Record music files.
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Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.
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RealPlayer
Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files.
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Play DVD movies. (RealPlayer can play DVDs only if another DVD player
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program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, is installed.)
Play video CDs.
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Record music files.
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Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.
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Your PC comes with the following software
programs. Use this table to find out what you can do
within each program. Some programs listed below
may not be included with your PC model.
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You may have a
software update CD
included with your
PC. You may need to
install this CD before
using the DVD Writer/
CD Writer drive.
To do this, follow
the installation
instructions that
came with the CD.
Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs
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