Hewlett-Packard Official Recordable CD Handbook »

Whether you're looking to buy or upgrade a recordable CD drive or to make the most of the one you already own, you'll find all the information you need in this official Hewlett-Packard handbook.

Understand the difference between CD-ROM, CD-R, and CD-RW

See how recordable CDs stack up against Zip, Jaz, and other storage media

Select and install the best recordable CD drive for your needs

"Burn" CDs using step-by-step directions for Easy CD Creator, DirectCD, and Toast

Get up to speed on basic tasks, from backing up files to archiving vinyl records

Tackle advanced projects, such as recording video CDs and creating custom labels

Packed with sound advice, step-by-step instructions, and fun projects, this engaging guide will help you make the most of recordable CD technology, from putting together a digital photo album or family tree to creating employee records or portable multimedia presentation.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Mark L. Chambers has been a computer book author, technical writer, and consultant for than 15 years. His many books include The Recordable CD Bible, Computer Gamer's Bible, Hewlett-Packard Official Printer Handbook, and Building a PC For Dummies.

Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
PART I: CD Recording 101.
Chapter 1: Quick Start: Record Your MP3 Flies!
Chapter 2: How Does a CD-ROM Work?
Chapter 3: Introduction to CD-ROM.
Chapter 4: Buying a Recorder.
Chapter 5: Installing Your Recorder.
PART II: Recording a CD-ROM.
Chapter 6: Preparing Your Material.
Chapter 7: Preparing Your Computer.
Chapter 8: Introducing Easy CD Creator Step-by-Step.
Chapter 9: Introducing Adaptec's DirectCD Step-by-Step.
Chapter 10: Introducing Adaptec's Toast Step-by-Step.
PART III: Advanced Recording Topics.
Chapter 11: Adding HTML Step-by-Step.
Chapter 12: Recording Multisession CDs Step-by-Step.
PART IV: Recording Projects.
Chapter 13: Doing Basic Recording.
Chapter 14: Advanced Recording Projects.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Recording Problems.
Appendix B: Hewlett-Packard Technical Support's Frequently Asked Questions.
Glossary.
Index.