Compaq Presario 6500 Compaq Presario DVD Writer User's Guide - Page 5

Using the DVD Writer/CD Writer Your PC includes the DVD Writer, which is a DVD and CD rewriteable (DVD+RW/+R/CD-RW) optical drive. This guide tells you about the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive features, and tells you how to use the drive with the included software. DVD Writer/CD Writer Drive Features The DVD Writer/CD Writer is a multipurpose rewriteable drive that can read audio, data, and video files and can record, or write, in both CD and DVD formats. This DVD Writer/CD Writer drive enables you to: ■ Create custom audio, data, and video files that can be recorded onto CDs or DVDs. ■ Store large amounts of data. ■ Record directly to a DVD or VCD (video CD) from a video source such as a digital video camera, a TV tuner or a VCR. ■ Store, edit, and preserve video files from various video sources. ■ Play music CDs and DVD movies. ■ Read data CDs and DVDs. ■ Create VCDs and DVDs. ■ Create music CDs. An important feature of the DVD Writer/ CD Writer drive is its high compatibility with other devices. ■ The CDs that you create play in most home and car stereos and in most computer CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives. DVD Writer User's Guide 1