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What kinds of discs can my HP drive write to?
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If you know that everyone reading your CD will be running Windows 95/98/Me or Windows NT/2000 you can use a
● DVD+RW | ||
● | that support the MultiRead specification. This is because | |
a newer technology. Since not everyone can read | ||
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additional personal storage for your computer, for archiving and freeing up | ||
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space on your hard drive or for transferring files between work and home when | ||
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Choose DVD+RW to store large amounts of data or your custom video that will | you have an HP drive in both places. | |
play in most DVD players or | Q Can I erase a disc? | |
At times, you will want to use CD media rather than DVD, such as when you are | A DVD+RW discs can be | |
sharing small amounts of data or creating music CDs. When choosing which kind | You can delete files from a | |
of CD to use, consider the following: | ||
you can delete files from a floppy or hard disk. Each location on a | ||
● Use | ||
disc can be erased and rewritten up to 1,000 times. However, deleting a file from a | ||
the CD. Use | ||
sending the CD to a large number of customers, or for music CDs that you can | ||
not made available again because each location on a | ||
play in any home or car CD player. | ||
only be written to once. For this reason, you may not want to delete files from a | ||
● Choose | ||
when you want to archive files to free up space on your hard drive or to | ||
Q How should I take care of my discs? | ||
transfer files between home and work where you have a drive in each location. | ||
A Recommendations: | ||
● We recommend you use HP brand media. HP is only able to provide technical | ||
assistance on issues related to the HP brand. If you experience difficulty with | ● Do not use a CD jewel case with your DVD+RW discs. A CD case holds the DVD | |
media too tightly, causing the disc to bend, which can lead to data loss. | ||
Q What is the best way to make a disc I can share? | ● Do not expose your discs to extreme heat, moisture, or light for extended | |
A To create a DVD+RW data disc that is compatible with most leading | periods of time. Store in a cool, dry, dark place. | |
● Scratches, dirt, and fingerprints can make a disc unreadable. Handle a disc | ||
players use HP RecordNow. | ||
only by the edges and don't leave them scattered around or stacked on top of | ||
The | ||
each other. Store discs in their cases. | ||
and DVD_ROM drives. If you wish to view a | ||
● If it becomes necessary to clean a disc, use only water and a soft cloth. When | ||
PC, you must use PowerDVD software included with your drive. | ||
wiping a disc, wipe in a straight line from the center to the outer edge, not in a | ||
If you want to be sure that anyone with a | ||
circle. Make sure the disc is dry before you insert it into a drive. |
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