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Chapter 5: Using software Creating (burning) a CD or DVD If your computer includes an optical drive that supports CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW discs, you can burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files, using software such as Cyberlink Power2Go. ✎ You cannot create an audio DVD with Cyberlink Power2Go. Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD: ■ Before burning a disc, save and close any open files, and close all programs. ■ A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed. ■ A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for burning audio files because after the information is copied, it cannot be changed. ■ Because some home and car stereos do not play CD-RWs, use CD-R to burn music CDs. ■ DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions that came with your DVD player for a list of supported formats. ■ An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats, and the process for creating an MP3 disc is the same as the process for creating a data file. MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive. 3. Click Start, click All Programs, and then click the name of the program you want to use. 4. Select the kind of CD or DVD you want to create-data, audio, or video. 5. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and then navigate to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected. Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, observe the following guidelines: ■ Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Do not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power. ■ Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using. Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a destination disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive, and then copy from your hard drive to the destination disc. ■ Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration. 16 Notebook Essentials

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Notebook Essentials
Chapter 5: Using software
If your computer includes an optical drive that supports CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD+RW
discs, you can burn data, video, and audio files, including MP3 and WAV music files, using
software such as Cyberlink Power2Go.
You cannot create an audio DVD with Cyberlink Power2Go.
Observe the following guidelines when burning a CD or DVD:
Before burning a disc, save and close any open files, and close all programs.
A CD-RW or DVD-RW is generally best for burning data files or for testing audio or
video recordings before you burn them to a CD or DVD that cannot be changed.
A CD-R or DVD-R is usually best for burning audio files because after the information
is copied, it cannot be changed.
Because some home and car stereos do not play CD-RWs, use CD-R to burn music CDs.
DVD players used in home systems usually do not support all DVD formats. Refer to
the manufacturer’s instructions that came with your DVD player for a list of supported
formats.
An MP3 file uses less space than other music file formats, and the process for creating
an MP3 disc is the same as the process for creating a data file. MP3 files can be played
only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed.
To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps:
1.
Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive.
2.
Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive.
3. Click
Start
, click
All Programs
, and then click the name of the program you want
to use.
4.
Select the kind of CD or DVD you want to create—data, audio, or video.
5. Right-click
Start
, click
Open Windows
Explorer
, and then navigate to the folder
where the source files are stored.
6.
Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank optical disc.
7.
Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected.
Ä
CAUTION:
To prevent loss of information or damage to a disc, observe the following
guidelines:
Before writing to a disc, connect the computer to a reliable external power source. Do
not write to a disc while the computer is running on battery power.
Before writing to a disc, close all open programs except the disc software you are using.
Do not copy directly from a source disc to a destination disc or from a network drive to a
destination disc. Instead, copy from a source disc or network drive to your hard drive,
and then copy from your hard drive to the destination disc.
Do not use the computer keyboard or move the computer while the computer is writing
to a disc. The write process is sensitive to vibration.
Creating (burning) a CD or DVD