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Chapter 5: Using software

The computer includes preinstalled software. Some models also include additional software

on an optical disc.

You can use the software on the computer to perform these and many more tasks:

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Playing digital media, including audio and video CDs, audio and video DVDs, Blu-ray

discs (BD), and Internet radio

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Creating or burning data CDs

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Creating, editing, and burning audio CDs

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Creating, editing, and burning a video or movie to a DVD or video CD

This chapter explains how to perform some of these tasks, and it also explains how to

identify and update the software on the computer.

To see a list of the software that is preinstalled on the computer, click Start, and then

click All Programs.

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Double-click the name of a program to open it.

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For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software

manufacturer’s instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on

the manufacturer’s Web site.

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Windows 7® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the

computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as

installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and

Support for more information.

Identifying installed software