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3Move your pointer over make a data CD, then click dataCD project or dataDVD 
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 or DVD 
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.
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6After you have added all of your files, click record. The Record CD Setup 
dialog box opens.
7Click Start Recording.
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.
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Creating video DVDs
Use the movie creator software to create video DVDs. For more information 
about using the movie creator software that came with your computer, see its 
online help.
To create a video DVD:
1Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into the recordable DVD 
drive. You cannot use a DVD-RAM disc to create a video DVD.
2If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Take no action, then click OK.
3Use a video authoring and recording program, such as Pinnacle Expression, 
to create video DVDs. For more information about using the program that 
came with your computer, see its online help.
After you connect your digital camcorder to your computer, creating a video 
DVD typically consists of three basic steps: capture the video, edit the video, 
and record the video to a DVD-R or DVD-RW disc.
ImportantWe recommend that you do not use your computer for 
other tasks while creating DVDs.
ImportantIf you record copyrighted material on a DVD, 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 
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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 and DVDs” 
on page 101.
ImportantWe recommend that you do not use your computer for 
other tasks while creating CDs.
ImportantIf you record copyrighted material on a CD or DVD, 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 the 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 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.
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.
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To copy a CD or DVD:
1Insert the CD or DVD you want to copy into the recordable CD or DVD 
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.
CD copier CD copier