HP Pavilion t350.uk Desktop PC - Manual (Page 61)

working with sound, pictures, and video 53
using your cd, dvd, and diskette drives
your drive options
Your PC has one or more of the following drives:
Drive What it does
CD-ROM Reads audio and data CD discs.
CD-RW or ”cd writer” Reads and records (burns) audio and data CD discs.
DVD-ROM Reads audio and data CD and DVD discs.
DVD+RW/+R or
”dvd writer” Reads and records (burns) audio and data CD and DVD discs.
Combination Drive or
Combo drive Combines the functions of two drives into one. There are two
versions:
• A DVD Writer drive and a CD-RW drive
Or
• A DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive
Diskette (floppy) Reads and writes to a 3.5” diskette (floppy disk).
handling cds/dvds
To avoid damaging a disc, follow these guidelines:
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Return the disc to the case when you are finished using it.
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Handle the disc by its outside edges or centre hole only.
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Do not touch the unlabelled side of a disc or place the unlabelled side down
on your desk. Doing so could scratch the surface of the disc.
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Store discs at room temperature.
inserting and removing cds and dvds
CAUTION: Use only standard shaped discs in your drives. Using
non-standard discs, such as heart-shaped discs or business card
discs, may damage your drive.