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 HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the following software programs. This is not a complete list of included software. Use this table to find out the programs that record and play CDs, record data CDs, and import, edit, and record video CDs and DVDs. Some programs listed below may not be included with your model.

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 HP Digital Entertainment
		Center.
	■ 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.

Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs

Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs 157