HP Using the Software Quick Reference Table

Using the Software Quick Reference Table

To open software programs you can use with various media and an optical drive, 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.

Your PC comes with the following software programs. Use this table to find out what you can do within each program. Some programs listed below may not be included with your PC model.

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You may have a software update CD included with your PC. You may need to install this CD before

Software	With this program you can
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 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.

using the DVD Writer/ CD Writer drive.

To do this, follow the installation instructions that came with the CD.

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