CD and DVD Recording For Dummies

Choose and use the perfect CD or DVD recorder
Safeguard data and photos, put that classic music on CD, or record your favorite movies
CDs and DVDs do more than entertain; they’re also the perfect data storage system! This fully updated guide helps you record favorite tunes as well as preserve family photos with the greatest of ease. Get the scoop on the latest devices, tips on mixed media recording, advice on turning your videotapes into DVDs, and much more.
The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear–out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:Choose the equipment you needUse Easy CD & DVD CreatorArchive data files on CDsOrganize and convert filesCare for CDs and DVDsRecord a bootable CD–ROM

Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: Shake Hands with Your Recorder!
Chapter 1: Optical Storage: It’s All in the Pits.
Chapter 2: Buying Your Recording Beast.
Chapter 3: DVD Is the Cat’s Meow.
Chapter 4: Poof! You’re a Computer Technician.
Part II: It’s All in the Preparation.
Chapter 5: Letting Loose the Software Elves.
Chapter 6: Fine–Tuning Can Be Fun.
Chapter 7: Getting Ready for the Ball.
Part III: Hang On — Here We Go!
Chapter 8: Taking Easy CD & DVD Creator for a Spin.
Chapter 9: A Step–by–Step Guide to . . . Toast?
Chapter 10: Using Drag–to–Disc: Avoid the Hassle!
Part IV: So, You’re Ready to Tackle Tougher Stuff?
Chapter 11: Heavy–Duty Recording.
Chapter 12: BAM! Add Menus to Your Discs!
Chapter 13: Storing Megastuff with DVD.
Chapter 14: Adding That Spiffy Touch.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: Ten Hardware Tro ubleshooting Tips.
Chapter 16: Ten Software Troubleshooting Tips.
Chapter 17: Ten Things to Avoid Like the Plague.
Chapter 18: Ten Nifty Programs You Want.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Recorder Hardware and Software Manufacturers.
Appendix B: Glossary.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Mark L. Chambers has been a computer consultant, programmer, hardware technician, tech editor, and author for over 20 years. He has written more than 15 computer books.

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Choose and use the perfect CD or DVD recorder
Safeguard data and photos, put that classic music on CD, or record your favorite movies
CDs and DVDs do more than entertain; they’re also the perfect data storage system! This fully updated guide helps you record favorite tunes as well as preserve family photos with the greatest of ease. Get the scoop on the latest devices, tips on mixed media recording, advice on turning your videotapes into DVDs, and much more.
The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear–out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:Choose the equipment you needUse Easy CD & DVD CreatorArchive data files on CDsOrganize and convert filesCare for CDs and DVDsRecord a bootable CD–ROM