DVD Writer

The dvd writer is a DVD+RW/+R drive. It can play movie DVDs and music CDs, read data CDs and DVDs, and record files to DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-R, and CD-RW discs.

Using the DVD Writer

When you insert a disc into the dvd writer drive, the computer automatically detects the type of disc.

■If you insert a software program or data CD or DVD, it is available for use.

■If you insert a music CD, a program opens so you can play the CD.

■If you insert a DVD movie, a program opens so you can play the DVD.

■If you insert a blank recordable disc (DVD+RW, DVD+R, CD-R, or CD-RW), you can use the software programs provided with the drive to copy files to your blank disc.

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There are two types of DVD rewriteable discs: DVD-RW and DVD+RW. DVD-RW discs do not work in the DVD+RW drive.

DVD/CD Writer Plus (Combo) Drive

The DVD/CD writer plus is a DVD/CD-RW drive. It can play music CDs, read data DVDs and CDs, run CD-based and DVD-based software programs, create, or write, music and data CDs, copy CDs, and play DVD movies.

Using the combo drive

When you insert a disc into the combo drive, the computer automatically detects the type of disc.

■If you insert a software program or data CD, it is available for use.

■If you insert a music CD, a program opens so you can play the CD.

■If you insert a DVD movie, a program opens so you can play the DVD.

■If you insert a blank recordable disc (CD-R or CD-RW), you can use RecordNow! to copy files to your blank CD.

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