Reference Guide

120 HP Media Center PC Reference Guide
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 PC comes with the following software
programs. Use this table to find out what you can do
within each program. Some programs listed below
may not be included with your PC model.
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You may hav e a
software update CD
included with your
PC. You may need to
install this CD before
using the DVD Writer/
CD Writer drive.
To do this, follow
the installation
instructions that
came with the CD.
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 PC.
■ 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.