HP Media Center m1000 HP Media Center Desktop PCs - Software Guide - Page 124

Creating (Burning) Data CDs Using Windows XP Your PC has recording software to record data files, such as text files or digital pictures, onto CDs. 1 Click Start on the taskbar and choose My Documents or the folder that has the files you want to copy. 2 Select the file or files you want to copy. 3 Click Copy to CD in the Tasks list. 4 Click My Computer in the Other Places list, and then double-click the disc drive you want to use. 5 Insert a blank disc into the drive. 6 Click Write these files to CD in the CD Writing Tasks list. The CD Writing Wizard window appears. 7 Click Next. 8 Click Finish. Creating (Burning) CDs with RecordNow! For more information about recording CDs, refer to the Help menu in the RecordNow! software program. 1 Click Start on the taskbar. 2 Choose All Programs. The CD-RW, DVD Writer, or double-layer drive is available on select models only. Previously recorded files on CD-RW discs must be erased before recording music files. CD-R discs cannot be erased. 3 Choose CD (DVD) Recorder. 4 Click RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow! again. 5 If you need to erase a disc (CD-RW or DVD+RW): Insert the disc, select Erase Disc under your Home Screen or Data Projects tab. Creating music CDs with RecordNow! RecordNow! creates closed session music CDs, which means you must record all music files on one CD in one recording session. Music files can be recorded repeatedly on a rewritable CD-RW disc, but all previously recorded files must be erased first. CD-R discs cannot be erased. CD-R discs play in most home and car stereos. CD-RW discs play only in some stereos. You can use RecordNow! to create audio CDs to play in your car or home CD player or on your PC. 120 HP Media Center PC Software Guide