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5 Organize and transfer music with Windows

Media Player 11 17

5.1 Installing Windows Media Player 11 (WMP11) 17
5.2 Music transfer 17
5.2.1 Add music files to WMP11 library 17
5.2.2 Add music files that are stored elsewhere on your computer or
computer network 17
5.2.3 Rip songs from a CD 19
5.2.4 Buy music online 21
5.3 Sync your Windows Media contents to your player 21
5.3.1 Set up your player 22
5.3.2 Switch between automatic and manual sync 22
5.3.3 Select and prioritize what syncs automatically 22
5.3.4 Select files and playlists for manual sync 24
5.3.5 Copy files from your player to your computer 26
5.4 Manage your Windows Media Player Playlist 26
5.4.1 Create a regular Playlist 26
5.4.2 Create an Auto Playlist 27
5.4.3 Edit playlist 28
5.4.4 Transfer playlists to your player 29
5.5 Manage your files and playlists in Windows Media Player
11 29
5.5.1 Search for music via WMP11 29
5.5.2 Delete files and playlists from WMP11 library 29
5.5.3 Delete files and playlists from your player 30
5.5.4 Edit song information via WMP11 31
5.5.5 Format your player via WMP11 32

6 Update your player 33

6.1 Manually verify software status 33

7 Technical data 34

8 Frequently asked questions 36

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