Creating mp3 music files – Gateway 400 User Manual
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Using MusicMatch
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Creating MP3 music files
Using MusicMatch, you can copy the tracks from a music CD to your computer’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 (rip) MP3 files:
1
Insert a music CD into your CD or DVD drive.
2
If an Audio CD dialog box opens, click
Play Audio CD using MUSICMATCH
Jukebox
, then click
OK
. The MusicMatch window opens.
- OR -
If a dialog box does not open, click
Start
,
All Programs
,
MusicMatch
, then
click
MusicMatch Jukebox
. The MusicMatch window opens.
Important
Some music CDs have copy protection software. You
cannot copy tracks from these CDs.
Record