46a license key and that allows for decryption and playback. Without this license key,encrypted media will not playCreating MP3/WMA FilesYou can create your own digital audio files for personal use by “ripping” your musicCDs and converting them to an MP3, WMA, or OGG.To create your own MP3 files, you will need a computer with an application in-stalled that can rip and encode MP3s or WMAs. Windows Media Player 10 is onesoftware application made available by Microsoft that will rip and convert CDs toan MP3 or WMA file.• Ripping a CD copies and converts (encodes) the music from the CD to acompressed digital audio file.• Converting to MP3 and/or deselecting the “Copy Protect Music” option willensure the widest playback compatibility of your music files.• Please visit www.microsoft.com for more Windows Media Player infor-mation and support.How Do I Rip My Music CDs Using Windows Media Player 10?1. Start the Windows Media Player 10 (WMP10) application. (If it is not installedon your computer, you will have to download and install the program fromwww.microsoft.com).2. nsert your music CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.3. Click the “Rip” tab.4. Set the appropriate options, and then click “Rip Music” to begin the rippingprocess.5. The converted file will be saved to your “My Music” folder unless you havespecified otherwise.• Please visit www.microsoft.com for more Windows Media Player infor-mation and support.How Do I Transfer MP3/WMA Music Files to my MP3 Player?When your MP3 Player is connected to a computer, you may transfer music files toyour MP3 player using your operating system’s basic file management commands(i.e., copy-and-paste or drag-and-drop). Please refer to your computer’s documen-tation for more information and support.aBout DIGItal MusIc FIlEs (MP3)