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To create a data CD:
1Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable CD drive.
2If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator, 
then click 
OK. The Select a Project window opens.
- OR -
If a dialog box does not open, click 
Start, All Programs, Roxio Easy CD Creator, 
then click 
Project Selector. The Select a Project window opens.
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3Move your pointer over make a data CD, then click dataCD project. The Easy 
CD Creator window opens.
4Click the arrow button to open the Select Source Files list, then click the 
drive or folder where the files you want to add to the writable CD are 
located. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders 
in the Source pane.
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5Click the file you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when 
you click to select multiple files) in the Source pane, then click 
Add.
6After you have added all of your files, click record. The Record CD Setup 
dialog box opens.
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7Click Start Recording.
Creating music CDs
Use Roxio Easy CD Creator to create music CDs from other music CDs or MP3 
files. For information on creating data CDs, see “Creating data CDs” on 
page 119.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about creating CDs in Windows XP, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword creating CDs in the HelpSpot Search 
box  , then click the arrow.
ImportantIf the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you 
need to swap modules. For more information about 
swapping modules, see “Changing drives” on page 96.
ImportantWe recommend that you do not use your computer for 
other tasks while creating CDs.
ImportantIf you record copyrighted material on a CD, you need 
permission from the copyright owner. Otherwise, you may 
be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of 
damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about 
your rights, contact your legal advisor.
ImportantSome CDs have copy protection software. You cannot 
create MP3 files from these CDs and you may not be able 
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To create music CDs:
1Insert a blank, writable CD into your recordable CD drive. 
2If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator, 
then click 
OK. The Select a Project window opens.
- OR -
If a dialog box does not open, click 
Start, All Programs, Roxio Easy CD Creator, 
then click 
Project Selector. The Select a Project window opens.
Tips & TricksMost home and car stereos can read CD-R discs, but do 
not read CD-RW discs. To make sure that the CD that you 
create will play on home and car CD players, use a CD-R 
disc.
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3Move your pointer over make a music CD, then click musicCD project. The 
Easy CD Creator window opens.
4Click the arrow button to open the Select Source Files list, then click the 
drive or folder where the music files that you want to add to the writable 
CD are located. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the 
folders in the Source pane.
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5Click the file you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when 
you click to select multiple files) in the Source pane, then click 
Add.
Tips & TricksYou can add any combination of music tracks or MP3 files 
to a music CD project. You can add up to 99 tracks and 
files, or up to 650 MB (74-minute CD) or 700 MB 
(80-minute CD) of tracks and files to a music CD project.
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6After you have added all of your tracks and files, click record. The Record 
CD Setup dialog box opens.
7Click Start Recording. When the recording is complete, you may see a Record 
Complete dialog box. Select the appropriate option.
Copying CDs
CD Copier can make backup copies of almost any type of CD.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about creating CDs in Windows XP, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword creating CDs in the HelpSpot Search 
box  , then click the arrow.
ImportantIf the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you 
need to swap modules. For more information about 
swapping modules, see “Changing drives” on page 96.
ImportantWe recommend that you do not use your computer for 
other tasks while creating a CD.
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To copy a CD:
1Insert the CD you want to copy into your recordable CD drive.
2If a dialog box opens, click Take no action.
3If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Create a CD using Roxio Easy CD Creator, 
then click 
OK. The Select a Project window opens.
- OR -
If a dialog box does not open, click 
Start, All Programs, Roxio Easy CD Creator, 
then click 
Project Selector. The Select a Project window opens.
ImportantIf you record copyrighted material on a CD, you need 
permission from the copyright owner. Otherwise, you may 
be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of 
damages and other remedies. If you are uncertain about 
your rights, contact your legal advisor.
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4Move your pointer over CD copier, then click CD copier. The CD Copier 
window opens.
5On the Source and Destination tab, click the arrow button to open the Copy 
from
 list, then click the recordable drive.
6Click the arrow button to open the Record to list, then click the recordable 
drive.
7Click Copy. CD Copier copies the information on the source CD to your 
hard drive, prompts you to insert the blank CD, then copies the 
information from the hard drive to the blank CD.
Help and 
SupportFor more information about copying CDs in Windows XP, 
click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword copying CDs in the HelpSpot Search 
box  , then click the arrow.
Copy