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What kinds of discs can my HP drive write to?

Your HP DVD-Writer can write to:

If you know that everyone reading your CD will be running Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT/2000 you can use a CD-Recordable disc and HP DLA.

● DVD+RW (DVD-RW or DVD-RAM are not compatible with your drive)	CD-RW discs can only be read in either CD-RW drives or newer CD-ROM drives
● CD-R Media (74 and 80 minute)	that support the MultiRead specification. This is because CD-ReWritable discs are
	a newer technology. Since not everyone can read CD-RW discs, they are good for
● CD-RW media (1x-4x)
	additional personal storage for your computer, for archiving and freeing up
● CD-RW media (4x-10X)
	space on your hard drive or for transferring files between work and home when
Choose DVD+RW to store large amounts of data or your custom video that will	you have an HP drive in both places.
play in most DVD players or DVD-ROM drives.	Q Can I erase a disc?
At times, you will want to use CD media rather than DVD, such as when you are	A DVD+RW discs can be re-written to repeatedly.
sharing small amounts of data or creating music CDs. When choosing which kind	You can delete files from a CD-Recordable and CD-ReWritable disc the same way
of CD to use, consider the following:
	you can delete files from a floppy or hard disk. Each location on a CD-ReWritable
● Use CD-R discs when you want assurance that a lot of other people can read
	disc can be erased and rewritten up to 1,000 times. However, deleting a file from a
the CD. Use CD-Rs when you want to share data with others, when you will be
	CD-Recordable disc works differently: the space that the deleted file took up is
sending the CD to a large number of customers, or for music CDs that you can
	not made available again because each location on a CD-Recordable disc can
play in any home or car CD player.
	only be written to once. For this reason, you may not want to delete files from a
● Choose CD-ReWritable discs as additional personal storage. For example,
	CD-Recordable disc even though it is possible to do so.
when you want to archive files to free up space on your hard drive or to
	Q How should I take care of my discs?
transfer files between home and work where you have a drive in each location.
	A Recommendations:
● We recommend you use HP brand media. HP is only able to provide technical
assistance on issues related to the HP brand. If you experience difficulty with	● Do not use a CD jewel case with your DVD+RW discs. A CD case holds the DVD
non-HP media, please refer to the media manufacturer for support.	media too tightly, causing the disc to bend, which can lead to data loss.
Q What is the best way to make a disc I can share?	● Do not expose your discs to extreme heat, moisture, or light for extended
A To create a DVD+RW data disc that is compatible with most leading DVD-ROM	periods of time. Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
	● Scratches, dirt, and fingerprints can make a disc unreadable. Handle a disc
players use HP RecordNow.
	only by the edges and don't leave them scattered around or stacked on top of
The DVD-video discs you create can be read in most leading DVD video players
	each other. Store discs in their cases.
and DVD_ROM drives. If you wish to view a DVD-video disc you created on your
	● If it becomes necessary to clean a disc, use only water and a soft cloth. When
PC, you must use PowerDVD software included with your drive.
	wiping a disc, wipe in a straight line from the center to the outer edge, not in a
If you want to be sure that anyone with a CD-ROM drive can read your CD, use a
	circle. Make sure the disc is dry before you insert it into a drive.

CD-Recordable disc and HP RecordNow: for example, if you want to send a business presentation to a large number of customers or make a music CD.

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