Itunes not converting music files.

i just don't understand itunes.
so when i installed itunes onto my computer so i could upload the music onto my slvr, it converted SOME of my previoud audio files that were in windows media player. but it didn't take them all, infact it took a little less than half. and i can't figure out how to get them on the itunes library.
i know i've probably overlooked a simple task but whatever. can someone please point out why i'm an idiot, and tell me how to do this?
thanks.

Edit > Preferences > Advanced > (check box) Copy files to iTunes Library

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