HP CQ41-209TX, CQ41-205TX, CQ41-204TX, CQ41-206TX, CQ41-207TX manual Creating burning a CD or DVD

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Creating (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 then select 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 Open Windows Explorer, 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 Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Multimedia Drives External devices and external media cards 117 Identifying hardware FeaturesTouchPad ComponentsTop components Components LightsFeatures Buttons and speakers Panel System and Security Power OptionsFn key KeysDisplay Rear component Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices Wireless, local area network, and modemUsing the wireless button Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless AssistantSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanUse wireless encryption Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityProtecting your Wlan Work behind a firewallRoaming to another network Connecting to a WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyCannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting a modem cable Using the modem select models onlyViewing the current location selection Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when travelingCheck the telephone line type Solving travel connection problemsCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tonesClear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area networkPointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPadConnecting an external mouse Setting TouchPad preferencesFunction Hotkey Using keyboard hotkeysOpening Help and Support Displaying system informationOpening a Web browser Switching the screen imageOpening the Print Options window Initiating QuickLock Initiating SleepDecreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightnessStopping an audio CD or a DVD Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVDPlaying previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVDNum lk key Using keypadsUsing an optional external numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypadCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresEnvironmental Notices Identifying your multimedia componentsClick Customize notification icons Adjusting the volumeUsing the media activity hotkeys Using other preinstalled multimedia software Using DVD Play softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia softwareSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functionsVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi Webcam tips Webcam select models onlyAdjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play automatically Select Advanced Settings Monitor tabDisc does not play DVD movie is not visible on an external display DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyRemove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Obtaining the latest HP device driversSetting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterSetting password protection on wakeup Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Disable Hibernation and Sleep Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Reenable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Storing a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryClick Shut down Shutting down the computerHandling drives DrivesSelect Start Computer Identifying the installed optical driveOptical drive DVD±RW/R Using optical discsCD-R discs Selecting the right discCD-RW discs DVD±R discsBlu-ray Disc Playing a CD, DVD, or BDLightScribe DVD+R discs Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Configuring AutoPlayChanging DVD region settings Copying a CD or DVD Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suite Power2GoObserving the copyright warning Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Removing the optical drive Using external drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive Page Page Tighten the hard drive cover screws Replacing the hard drive External devices and external media cards Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityEntering an administrator password Power-on passwordUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesStarting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityChanging the language of Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu System Configuration menuSoftware updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Using system restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and timeRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoverySelect Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager windowIndex Symbols/NumericsJacks Ssid Page Wlan label 14 Wlan module 11 writable media Index
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