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Chapter 7: Using Multimedia
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Creating MP3 music files
Using MUSICMATCH, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your
notebook’s hard drive as MP3 files. MP3 (MPEG Layer 3) is a standard for
digitally compressing high-fidelity music into compact files without noticeably
sacrificing quality. MP3 files end in the file extension .MP3.
To create MP3 files:
1 To have MUSICMATCH automatically list the album, artist, and track
names of your CD, then use that information for naming and storing your
MP3 files, connect to the Internet before inserting your disc.
2 Insert a music CD into your disc drive.
Important Some music CDs have copy protection software. You may
not be able to play these discs on your notebook.
Important If the disc drive is not in the modular bay, you need to swap
modules. For more information about swapping modules,
see “Changing modules” on page 104.