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Using the Combo Drive

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Note: There are two types of DVD discs: DVD+RW/R and DVD-R/RW. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs do not work in the DVD+RW/+R drive. For steps to play a movie, see "Playing DVD Movies" on page 68. The guide for this drive is printed and included in the PC box (select models). Using the Combo Drive The combination drive is available on select models only. It combines the functions of two drives into one: either a DVD+RW/+R drive and a CD-RW drive, or a DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive. When you insert a disc in the combo drive, the PC automatically detects the type of disc: ■ If you insert a software program CD, it is available for use. ■ If you insert a music CD, a window opens for the program that plays CDs. See "Playing Music CDs" on page 63. ■ If you insert a DVD movie, the Video window and WinDVD control panel open. See "Playing DVD Movies" on page 68. If you insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW, use RecordNow CD/DVD Writer to copy audio or data files. If you insert a blank DVD, a program opens for you to use to record to the disc. See "Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive" on page 65. Common Tasks Quick Start Guide 73

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Quick Start Guide
73
Common Tasks
Note:
There are two types of DVD discs: DVD+RW/R
and DVD-R/RW. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs
do not work in the DVD+RW/+R drive.
For steps to play a movie, see “Playing DVD
Movies” on page 68.
The guide for this drive is printed and included
in the PC box (select models).
Using the Combo Drive
The combination drive is available on select
models only. It combines the functions of two
drives into one: either a DVD+RW/+R drive
and a CD-RW drive, or a DVD-ROM drive and
a CD-RW drive.
When you insert a disc in the combo drive, the
PC automatically detects the type of disc:
■
If you insert a software program CD, it is
available for use.
■
If you insert a music CD, a window opens
for the program that plays CDs. See
“Playing Music CDs” on page 63.
■
If you insert a DVD movie, the Video window
and WinDVD control panel open. See
“Playing DVD Movies” on page 68.
If you insert a blank CD-R or CD-RW, use
RecordNow CD/DVD Writer to copy audio or
data files. If you insert a blank DVD, a program
opens for you to use to record to the disc. See
“Creating a CD by Using the CD-RW Drive”
on page 65.