Compaq 233789-371 manual Creating Your Own CDs

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The CD-RW drive allows you to create your own CDs. You can buy two types of media: CD-R and CD-RW.

CD-R media can be played on most of the newer CD players, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM drives. CD-R media can be written to only once. However, you can write to CD-RW media using multiple recording sessions until you Close out the disc.

CD-RW media can be used to make backups of your personal CDs or hard disk. These discs are reusable and can be erased and rewritten to numerous times.

The Adaptec Easy CD Creator software is intuitive. When you place the cursor over any of the functions, a description of the function is displayed.

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For more information about using the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drives, refer to the My Presario—Learning More CD.

Creating Your Own CDs

CDs are created using the Adaptec Easy CD Creator (available on select models). Various uses of the CD-RW drive are shown below:

Note: Confirm that the Easy CD Creator software has been installed before you begin creating CDs.

Media	Uses

Audio	Create personal music CDs with your favourite music
	tracks and MP3/WMA files.

Data	Create a data CD to store data, such as files or folders
	from the hard disk. This feature is useful for backing up
	important files or sharing data with other people.
Direct CD	Write files directly to a CD-R/CD-RW just like you copy files
	to a disk drive. Drag-and-drop files from one drive to
	another in Microsoft Explorer without accessing Easy CD
	Creator.

CD Copier	Create entire copy of a CD or a back up of data files.
Jewel Case	Make custom jewel case inserts and CD labels to indicate
Creator	the title and contents of a CD (labels are sold separately).

Note: There is an extensive online Help built into the software. To view online Help you must load Adobe Acrobat Reader from the My Presario—Learning More CD.

4-20 USING YOUR COMPUTER

MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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Contents My Presario Getting Started Compaq Presario First Edition February Part Number Page Contents Windows Basics Understanding the System Status Lights Welcome to the Web Common Tasks Glossary Index This Chapter IntroductionWho Should Read This Guide? Using My Presario-Getting StartedComputer Illustrations and Features Symbols and Graphics UsedFind Information? Where CanSafety and Comfort SafetyHow Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? Using My Presario-Learning More CDSetting Up Your Computer What’s in Back? 5000 Series What’s in Front? 5000 SeriesWhat’s in Back? 3200 Series What’s in Front? 3200 SeriesPlug In and Go Setting Up Your Computer 5000 SeriesSetting Up Your Computer 3200 Series Setting up Microsoft Windows Setup, Login, and PasswordsLogin,and Passwords SetupRegistration Registering with CompaqRegistering with Microsoft Creating Your User Account RegistrationSetting Up Your Printer 5000 Series Printer SetupSetting Up Your Printer 3200 Series Setting UP Your Computer Windows 3 Basics Features of the Windows Desktop HelpViewing the Windows Desktop Features Windows DesktopUsing the Start Menu Help Accessing Online HelpUsing Your Computer Keyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard KeysMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control ButtonsUsing Internet Zone Buttons Help G and My programme D buttons Using Quick Launch Web ButtonsAssigning.the My programme Button Adjusting the VolumeWaking Your Computer Putting Your Computer to SleepNumbers Mailindicates when you have e-mail waiting to be readProprietary Internet services such as AOL Sleep indicates the computer is in the sleep modeScrolling Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse Making Screen SelectionsAutoscrolling Turning on the Speakers SpeakersDVD-ROM, Zip Drives Using the Diskette Drive 5000 SeriesUsing the Diskette Drive 3200 Series Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROMUsing the Hard Drive Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive 5000 SeriesPress the Load/Eject 1 button to open the drive door CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive 3200 SeriesRemoving a Disc from a Drive 5000 Series Removing a Disc from a Drive 3200 SeriesPlaying an Audio CD 5000 Series Playing an Audio CD 3200 Series Model may vary Playing a DVD-ROM MovieIdentifying Your Region Setting Using Regionalized DVDsCreating Your Own CDs Removing a Disk from the Zip Drive Inserting a Disk Into the Zip DriveInternet Video Camera Using Logitech QuickCam Internet Video CameraWelcome to Web What Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink?Basic Concepts Internet Connection Connecting with AOLWeb Searches Searching the Web Using AOLSetting Up Outlook Express E-mail MailTyping an E-mail Message Understanding E-mail Addresses Press the Instant E-mail ƒ button on the Internet keyboard Sending an E-mail Using Outlook ExpressReading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Content AdvisorRestricting Internet Content Checking Your Registration My Presario Web SitePrint Basics Digital Audio Files Common 6 TasksPrint Basics Using the Menu to PrintPlaying Games on Your Computer GamesSoftware Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or DisketteInstalling Software Downloaded from the Internet Common Tasks Internal Components Upgrading Components Adding Components Computer 7 UpgradesInternal Components Accessing Internal Computer ComponentsUpgrading the CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM Drives Upgrading ComponentsTip Upgrading Computer Memory Adding the Optional Hard Drive Adding ComponentsMY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Type and number of expansion slots may vary by model Adding an Expansion or Option CardHelpful Hints Need Some Help?Helpful Hints Entering Bios Cmos SetupUsing the QuickRestore CD QuickRestoreCompaq Support Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Improperly inserted Problem persists, run the WindowsMaintenance Wizard to repair the drive Diskette drive light stays onDisplay Monitor Failed Drive CommandsComputer, press the Reset button again Hard DriveInternet Access Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory Power Glossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Index SymbolsCD-RW2-2, 4-12, 4-14, 7-3 diskette 2-2 MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index Port 2-2 See also Internet