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).

Playing VCD

Note: The VCD program is available in select models only.

With the VCD (Video CD) program, you can play MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group) videos. These MPEG-1 files have a .dat or .mpg extension.

To play a VCD:

1Insert the VCD into a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.

2Click Start, choose All Programs, select Mediamatics VCDExpress, and then click Mediamatics VCD Player. The VCD Player control panel opens.

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