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 computer 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 55.

If you insert a DVD movie, the Video window and WinDVD control panel open. See “Playing DVD Movies” on page 59.

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If you insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW, use RecordNow to copy audio or data files.

If you insert a blank DVD, a program opens for you to use to record to the disc. See “Using the CD-RW Drive” on page 58.

Using the

DVD+RW/+R Drive

The DVD+RW/+R drive is available on select models only.

The DVD+RW/+R 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+RW/+R drive.

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