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Windows Media Audio format offers the optimal balance between file size and sound quality. Song files in this format tend to require more storage space than files that use Windows Media Audio Pro format.
Windows Media Audio Pro format is designed for use in portable devices with limited storage capacity. The format provides improved sound quality at lower bit rates.
MP3 format is the most popular format for distributing music on the Web. This format offers high sound quality at a reasonable file size.
To set the default file format and bit rate:
1Insert the music CD in your computer’s CD drive.
2Launch Windows Media Player 11.
3Select the Rip tab in Windows Media Player 11.
4Click the Rip tab down arrow, then choose Format > Windows Media Audio, Windows Media Audio Pro or mp3.
5Click the Rip tab down arrow again, then choose Bit Rate > bit rate.
Tip: To maximise the number of songs you can store on the phone, we recommend setting the bit rate to 128 Kbps or lower (use the lowest bit rate that provides an acceptable sound quality).
convert iTunes AAC files to MP3 files on your computer
Use the iTunes desktop application to convert standard iTunes AAC files to MP3 files that are compatible with Windows Media Player 11.
Note: The iTunes desktop application can only convert AAC files ripped from a music CD. It can’t convert music files purchased from the iTunes store.
1Open the iTunes desktop application on your computer.
2Select Edit > Preferences, then click the Advanced tab and click Importing.
3Open the Import Using
4Select one or more songs in your iTunes music library, then choose Advanced
> Convert Selection to MP3.
The converted MP3 file copies appear in your computer’s music library alongside the original AAC files.
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