Using the Software Quick Reference Table
To open the DVD Writer/CD Writer software programs, 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.
NOTE: 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.
Your PC comes with the following software programs. Use this table to find out what you can do within each program.
NOTE: Some programs listed below may not be included with your PC model.
Software | With this program you can | |
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iTunes | • | Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files. |
| • | Record music files. |
| • Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on | |
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| the PC. |
| • Organize digital files into a library for recording or | |
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| listening. |
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Windows Media | • | Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files. |
Player | • | Play DVD movies. (Windows Media Player can play |
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| DVDs only if another DVD player program, such as |
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| InterVideo WinDVD, is installed.) |
| • Play Windows Movie Maker files. | |
| • | Record music files. |
| • Organize digital files into a library for recording or | |
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| listening. |
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RealOne Player | • | Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files. |
| • Play DVD movies. (RealOne Player can play DVDs only | |
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| if another DVD player program, such as InterVideo |
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| WinDVD, is installed.) |
| • | Play video CDs. |
| • | Record music files. |
| • Organize digital files into a library for recording or | |
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| listening. |
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