Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
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Common Tasks
Using the Combo Drive
The combo drive is available on select
models only.
When you insert a disc in the combo drive, the
computer automatically detects the type of disc:
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If you insert a software program CD, it is
available for use.
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If you insert a music CD, a window opens for
the program that plays CDs. See “Playing
Music CDs” on page 45.
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If you insert a DVD movie, the Video window
and WinDVD control panel open. See
“Playing DVD Movies” on page 50.
If you insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW, use
HP RecordNow to copy audio or data files.
Using the
hp dvd writer Drive
The hp dvd writer is a DVD+R/RW drive
available on select models only.
The hp dvd writer drive plays movie DVDs
and music CDs, reads data CDs and DVDs, and
records files to DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-R, and
CD-RW discs.
Note:
There are two types of DVD discs: DVD+R/RW
and DVD-R/RW. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs do not
work in the DVD+R/RW drive.
The guide for this drive is printed and included
in the computer box (select models).