Using CD and DVD Media Drives
Using the CD and DVD Drives
Your computer can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to perform different tasks. What you can do depends on what kind of drive you have.
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from CDs. |
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Play music CDs. | • | • | • | • | • | • |
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or music to discs. |
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Play DVD movies. |
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movies. |
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The combination (combo) drive is available on select models only. It combines the functions of two drives into one: either a DVD+RW/+R drive (DVD writer) and a
Using CD and DVD Media Drives 101