HP Using the Software Quick Reference Table

Using the Software Quick Reference Table

	To open software programs you can use with			Your PC comes with the following software
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	various media and an optical drive, click Start			programs. Use this table to find out what you can do
	on the taskbar, choose All Programs, select the			within each program. Some programs listed below
	program folder, and then click the program to			may not be included with your PC model.
You may have a	open the software. Refer to the following table
software update CD
	to determine the best programs for the tasks you
included with your
	want to do.
PC. You may need to
install this CD before
using the DVD Writer/	Software	With this program you can:
CD Writer drive.
To do this, follow	iTunes	■	Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files.
the installation
instructions that		■	Record music files.
came with the CD.
		■ Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the PC.
		■ Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.
	Windows	■	Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files.
	Media Player	■ Play DVD movies. (Windows Media Player can play DVDs only if another DVD
			player program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, is installed.)
		■	Play Windows Movie Maker files.
		■	Record music files.
		■ Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.
	RealPlayer	■	Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files.
		■ Play DVD movies. (RealPlayer can play DVDs only if another DVD player
			program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, is installed.)
		■	Play video CDs.
		■	Record music files.
		■ Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.

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