Software Guide

Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs 157
Creating (Burning) CDs
and DVDs
Using the Software Quick Reference Table
To open software programs you can use with various
media and an optical drive, click Start on the taskbar,
choose All Programs, select the program folder, and
then click the program to open the software. Refer to the
following table to determine the best programs for the
tasks you want to do.
Your HP Digital Entertainment Center comes with the
following software programs. This is not a complete list of
included software. Use this table to find out the programs
that record and play CDs, record data CDs, and import,
edit, and record video CDs and DVDs. Some programs
listed below may not be included with your model.
Software With this program you can:
iTunes
■ Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files.
■ Record music files.
■ Record a copy of an existing music or data CD to use on the HP Digital Entertainment
Center.
■ Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.
Windows
Media Player
■ Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files.
■ Play DVD movies. (Windows Media Player can play DVDs only if another DVD player
program, such as InterVideo WinDVD, is installed.)
■ Play Windows Movie Maker files.
■ Record music files.
■ Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.
RealPlayer
■ Play music CDs, MP3s, and other audio files.
■ Play DVD movies. (RealPlayer can play DVDs only if another DVD player program, such
as InterVideo WinDVD, is installed.)
■ Play video CDs.
■ Record music files.
■ Organize digital files into a library for recording or listening.