HP DV6-3225DX manual Creating burning a CD or DVD

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Creating (burning) a CD or DVD

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.

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

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 best for burning audio files because after the information is copied, it cannot be changed.

NOTE: An audio DVD cannot be created with CyberLink Power2Go.

●Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs, because some home and car stereos do not play CD-RWs.

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

●DVD players used in home systems do not support all DVD formats. For a list of supported formats, see the user guide that came with the DVD player.

●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 play on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed.

To burn a CD or DVD:

1.Download or copy the source files into a folder on the 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 software you want to use.

NOTE: Some programs might 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 and drop the files into the drive that contains the blank optical disc.

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

For specific instructions, see the software manufacturer's instructions, which might be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's website.

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Contents Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Page Features Identifying hardwareSelect Start Control Panel System and Security Top components Select Mouse settingsComponents TouchPadTouchPad buttons Description FunctionLights Buttons and Fingerprint Reader select models only OptionsKeys Esc keyFront components Right-side componentsLeft-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Labels Wireless, local area network, and modem Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controlsClick Properties Using a Wlan Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting to a local area network Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices and keyboardUsing TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad on and offScrolling Pinching RotatingUsing the touchscreen select models only Calibrating the touchscreenPerforming actions on the touchscreen Performing clicksUsing the action keys Connecting an external mouseSetting touchscreen preferences Prt sc Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features MultimediaSee Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Identifying your multimedia componentsAdjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Installing multimedia software from a disc Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Multimedia softwareAudio Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking your audio functionsConnecting an external monitor or projector VideoConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi select models onlyWebcam Click Playback devicesUsing power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterUsing power plans Click Customize notification iconsSelecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Customizing power plansUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Calibrating a battery Click Change advanced power settingsSelect Start Control Panel System and Security Power Options Disposing of a used battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Replacing the batterySwitching between graphics modes select models only Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Page Drives Handling drivesOptical drive Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs Select Start ComputerSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Blu-ray discs BDConfiguring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsSelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2Go Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing a CD, DVD, or BD Using external drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Managing power with a parked hard driveIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing a drive in the primary hard drive bay Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Using an eSATA device Removing a USB deviceConnecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using Digital Media Slot cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Security Protecting the computerUsing passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator passwordPower-on password Managing an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the Fingerprint ReaderRegistering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Troubleshooting Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakComputer does not detect the CD, DVD, or BD drive Selecting Start Control Panel System and SecuritySelecting Advanced Settings Monitor tab CD, DVD, or BD does not playCD, DVD, or BD does not play automatically Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay SettingsSelect Advanced Settings Monitor tab DVD or BD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyObtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Index USBIcons Maintenance