HP Media Center m477.uk Desktop PC - Manual (Page 65)

Using the PC Hardware
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DVD Writer
The dvd writer is a DVD+RW/+R drive. It can play
movie DVDs and music CDs, read data CDs and
DVDs, and record files to DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-R,
and CD-RW discs.
Using the DVD Writer
When you insert a disc into the dvd writer drive, the
computer automatically detects the type of disc.
■ If you insert a software program or data CD
or DVD, it is available for use.
■ If you insert a music CD, a program opens so
you can play the CD.
■ If you insert a DVD movie, a program opens
so you can play the DVD.
■ If you insert a blank recordable disc
(DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-R, or CD-RW), you
can use the software programs provided with
the drive to copy files to your blank disc.
DVD/CD Writer Plus (Combo) Drive
The DVD/CD writer plus is a DVD/CD-RW drive. It
can play music CDs, read data DVDs and CDs, run
CD-based and DVD-based software programs,
create, or write, music and data CDs, copy CDs,
and play DVD movies.
Using the combo drive
When you insert a disc into the combo drive, the
computer automatically detects the type of disc.
■ If you insert a software program or data CD, it
is available for use.
■ If you insert a music CD, a program opens so
you can play the CD.
■ If you insert a DVD movie, a program opens
so you can play the DVD.
■ If you insert a blank recordable disc (CD-R or
CD-RW), you can use RecordNow! to copy
files to your blank CD.
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There are two types
of DVD rewriteable
discs: DVD-RW and
DVD+RW. DVD-RW
discs do not work in
the DVD+RW drive.