
Getting Started
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Using the Computer
Creating a CD
There are several applications available for
creating CDs. Compaq provides CD burning
software on select models to assist you with
creating CDs.
Uses of the CD-RW Drive
You can create
To
An audio CD
Create personal music CDs with your favorite music tracks and MP3/WMA files.
A data CD
Store data from files or folders on your hard disk. This feature is useful for backing up
important files or for sharing data with other people.
A direct copy of files
Write files directly to a CD-R and CD-RW just like you copy files to a disk drive.
You can drag and drop files from one drive to another in Windows Explorer.
A copy of a CD
Create an entire copy of a CD or a backup of data files.
Jewel Case inserts and
labels
Make custom jewel case inserts and CD labels to indicate the title and contents of a
CD (labels are sold separately).
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