HP CQ40-421AX, CQ40-315TU, CQ40-312AU, CQ40-311AX, CQ40-314AX manual Creating or burning a CD or DVD

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Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD

If your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software such as Windows Media Player or CyberLink Power2Go to burn data and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files. To burn video files to a CD or DVD, use MyDVD.

Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD:

Before burning a disc, save and close any open files and close all programs.

A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for burning audio files because after the information is copied, it cannot be changed.

NOTE: You cannot create an audio DVD with CyberLink Power2Go.

Because some home and car stereos will not play CD-RWs, use CD-Rs to burn music CDs.

A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed.

DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the user guide that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats.

An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is the same as the process for creating a data file. MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed.

To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps:

1.Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive.

2.Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive.

3.Select Start > All Programs and the name of the program you want to use.

NOTE: Some programs may be located in subfolders.

4.Select the kind of CD or DVD you want to create—data, audio, or video.

5.Right-click Start, click Explore, and navigate to the folder where the source files are stored.

6.Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank optical disc.

7.Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected.

For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site.

CAUTION: Observe the copyright warning. It is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material, including computer programs, films, broadcasts, and sound recordings. Do not use this computer for such purposes.

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Contents Multimedia Product notice Table of contents Webcam Multimedia features Identifying your multimedia components Component DescriptionIdentifying your multimedia components Using the DVD button select models only Adjusting the volume Click the Notification Area tab Using the media activity functions Using the media activity hotkeysUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Using DVD Play softwareMultimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devices Checking your audio functions Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderSelect Start Control Panel Click Hardware and Sound Video Connecting an external monitor or projector Configuring the audio using Hdmi Connecting an Hdmi deviceSelect Start Computer System properties Setting Hdmi as the default audio playback device Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound iconOptical drive Identifying the installed optical driveSelect Start Computer Using optical discs DVD±RW/RSelecting the right disc Blu-ray Disc Playing music Watching a movie Changing DVD region settings Creating or burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD or DVD Webcam Webcam tips Adjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVDComputer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Disc does not play automatically DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyDVD movie is not visible on an external display Page Select Start All Programs HP HP Update Device driver must be reinstalledObtaining the latest HP device drivers Click Security & Updates Obtaining the latest Windows device driversIndex DVD
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