Using the Disc Quick Reference Tables

You can use DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-R (select models only), DVD-RW (select models only), double-layer DVD+R, CD-RW, and CD-R discs in the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive.

NOTE: Some PCs come with the Double-Layer DVD-Writer drive support single-layer and double-layer DVD media. Double-Layer technology gives you greater capacity and allows you to store up to 8.5GB* of data on double-layer DVD+R media.

Double-layer is a new technology. The double-layer media created may not work with some home DVD players and computer DVD-ROM drives.

*GB is defined as 1 billion bytes.

For the latest disc compatibility information for your PC, check the following Web site: http://www.hp.com

Using double-layer DVD+R discs

•Can only be written to with a Double-Layer DVD-Writer drive (select models only).

•Can’t be erased or written to again.

•Hold up to 8.5GB — the equivalent of 12 CDs.

•Record up to 4 hours of video files, depending on the quality of the recording.

•Can be used to back up your hard disk drive files.

Using DVD+R and DVD-R discs

•Can’t be erased or written to again. Some programs, like RecordNow!, allow you to record data in multiple sessions until the disc is full.

•Can’t edit a DVD+R or DVD-R that has been recorded as a DVD movie.

•Hold up to 4.7GB — the equivalent of seven CDs.

•Record up to 2 hours of video files, depending on the quality of the recording.

•Compatible with more DVD drives and players than a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc.

•Can be used to back up your hard disk drive files.

Using DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs

•Can be erased and rewritten.

•Can hold up to 4.7GB — equivalent of seven CDs.

•Record up to 2 hours of video files, depending on the quality of the recording.

•Can be used to back up hard disk drive files that you can update periodically.

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