Chapter 6 Tips and Techniques

This chapter provides answers to questions frequently asked about using the hp dvd-writer dvd100i drive and is organized as follows:

Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

QWhy so many different programs?

AYou can do dozens of things with your HP drive. Each program that came with the drive helps you do something different.

Use HP RecordNow to:

●copy non-content-protected DVDs and CDs

●create music CDs

●create DVD-ROM compatible data discs to share

Use HP MyDVD Video by Sonic to incorporate your video footage, photos and music on to DVDs that you can view on most DVD-ROM and DVD players.

Use HP DLA (Drive Letter Access) to write to your HP drive from any application you normally use such as a word processor, spreadsheet, or Windows Explorer.

Use HP Simple Backup by Veritas to protect your information from a hard drive or computer crash by backing up your files so you can quickly and easily restore them.

QWhat's the difference between mastering and packet-writing software?

AYour HP drive comes with Two types of software: mastering software and packet- writing

Your HP drive comes with two types of software: mastering software and packet-writing software. Mastering software is useful for writing a complete disc, for recording music, or for ensuring that others can read your disc.

HP RecordNow is the mastering application that came with your HP drive.

Packet-writing copies a few files at a time by dragging and dropping them onto the HP-drive icon or by saving directly from a word processor or other application. HP-DLA is the packet-writing software that came with your HP drive.

Mastering and packet-writing applies only to CD media.

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