Note: There are two types of DVD discs: DVD+RW/R and DVD-R/RW. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs do not work in the DVD+RW/+R drive.

For steps to play a movie, see “Playing DVD Movies” on page 68.

The guide for this drive is printed and included in the PC box (select models).

Using the Combo Drive

The combination drive is available on select models only. It combines the functions of two drives into one: either a DVD+RW/+R drive and a CD-RW drive, or a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive.

When you insert a disc in the combo drive, the PC automatically detects the type of disc:

■If you insert a software program CD, it is available for use.

■If you insert a music CD, a window opens for the program that plays CDs. See “Playing Music CDs” on page 63.

■If you insert a DVD movie, the Video window and WinDVD control panel open. See “Playing DVD Movies” on page 68.

If you insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW, use

 

Tasks

data files. If you insert a blank DVD, a program

RecordNow CD/DVD Writer to copy audio or

 

opens for you to use to record to the disc. See

Common

“Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive”

 

on page 65.

 

 

 

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