Discovering Computers, Introductory: Your Interactive Guide to the Digital World 1st Edition by Misty Vermaat

Exercise 25

Learn How To 2: Burn Files to an Optical Disc
Many people use USB flash drives to transport files from one location to another. If they wish to share files with someone else, however, they might choose to distribute these files on an optical disc. To learn how to burn files to an optical disc using Windows 7, complete the following steps:
1. Insert a blank optical disc into the optical disc drive.
2. When the AutoPlay dialog box is displayed, click the Burn files to disc using Windows Explorer link.
3. If necessary, change the Disc title, click the 'Like a USB flash drive' option button, and then click the Next button in the Burn a Disc dialog box to prepare the blank disc.
4. Drag the files you wish to burn to the empty window that opens.
5. Click the 'Burn to disk' button.
6. Click the Next button to burn the files to the disc. When the disc has finished burning, remove the disc from the optical disc drive.
Exercise
1. Locate photos on your computer that you are willing to share with others. If you are unable to locate any photos or are using
someone else's computer, download at least three photos from the Internet. Insert a blank optical disc into your optical disc drive
and then burn the photos to the disc. Once you have finished burning the disc, eject it, write your name on it, and then submit it
to your instructor.