Playing CDs and DVDs

63

Playing Music CDs

63

Playing CDs and DVDs with Windows Media Player

63

Playing DVD Movies with InterVideo WinDVD

64

Using country/region codes

65

Playing Video CDs (VCD) with InterVideo WinDVD

66

Playing Video CDs (VCD) with Windows Media Player

66

Creating Audio and Data Discs

67

Erasing Rewritable Discs Before Recording

68

Working with Audio CDs

68

Verifying audio disc recorded without errors

69

Audio CD tips

69

Creating audio CDs

70

Creating jukebox discs

70

Working with Data DVDs and CDs

71

Verifying data disc recorded without errors

71

Data disc tips

71

Creating data discs

72

Copying a DVD or CD

73

Archiving Files on a CD or DVD

73

Working with Image Files

74

Creating an image file

74

Burning from an image file

74

Disc Labeling with LightScribe

75

LightScribe requirements

75

Burning a LightScribe label with Sonic Express Labeler

75

Using adhesive disc labels

76

Compatibility Information

76

Disc Features and Compatibility Table

77

Optical Drive Quick Reference Table

78

Software Quick Reference Table

79

Creating Video Discs and Movies

81

Before You Begin Capturing Video

81

Sonic MyDVD Video Projects

82

Creating a Video Project

83

Adding files to a video project

83

Capturing video to a video project

84

Adding slideshows to a video project

85

Adding submenus to a video project

85

Editing the style of a video project

86

Editing movie files

86

Burning a video project to disc

87

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HP a1370a, a1310y, a1350y, a1330e manual Playing CDs and DVDs, Creating Audio and Data Discs, Creating Video Discs and Movies

a1330e, a1350y, a1310y, a1370a specifications

The HP a1370a, SR1720KR, and a1357KR are part of HP's diverse range of desktop computers designed to cater to various user needs, whether for casual home use or more demanding computing tasks. Each of these models showcases a unique blend of performance, functionality, and technology, making them appealing options for different segments of the market.

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