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... Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs 76 Compatibility Information 78 Disc Features and Compatibility Table 79 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table 80 Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives 81 Using the Memory Card Reader 83 Media Insertion Guide 84 Understanding the Activity Light 87 Formatting a Memory ...Card 87 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 88 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 89 Connecting the Drive 90 Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay 90 Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay 91 Locating ...
... Inserting and removing CDs and DVDs 76 Compatibility Information 78 Disc Features and Compatibility Table 79 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table 80 Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives 81 Using the Memory Card Reader 83 Media Insertion Guide 84 Understanding the Activity Light 87 Formatting a Memory ...Card 87 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 88 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 89 Connecting the Drive 90 Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay 90 Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay 91 Locating ...
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... captioning 135 Changing DVD Audio Settings 136 Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player 136 Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, Videos, High-Definition DVDs, and Blu-ray DVDs......... 137 Playing Video CDs (VCDs 139 Playing video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player 139 Creating Audio and Data Discs 141 Erasing Rewritable Discs...
... captioning 135 Changing DVD Audio Settings 136 Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player 136 Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, Videos, High-Definition DVDs, and Blu-ray DVDs......... 137 Playing Video CDs (VCDs 139 Playing video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player 139 Creating Audio and Data Discs 141 Erasing Rewritable Discs...
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...files. Record video CDs and DVDs. With this program, click the Windows Start Button , All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Essential. Record music files. Organize digital media files. HP Photosmart Essential (select models only) Rhapsody (select models only) View, organize, and print your photos: ...to use on the taskbar, click All Programs, select the program folder (for recording or listening. Play Blu-ray and High-Definition DVDs if the computer has a Blu-ray and HD DVD disc drive. Software Quick Reference Table (Select models only) Your computer includes a number ...
...files. Record video CDs and DVDs. With this program, click the Windows Start Button , All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Essential. Record music files. Organize digital media files. HP Photosmart Essential (select models only) Rhapsody (select models only) View, organize, and print your photos: ...to use on the taskbar, click All Programs, select the program folder (for recording or listening. Play Blu-ray and High-Definition DVDs if the computer has a Blu-ray and HD DVD disc drive. Software Quick Reference Table (Select models only) Your computer includes a number ...
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.... Record data to discs. What you can come with several types of drive you have. Record (burn) DVD movies. Play music CDs. Play DVD movies. Blu-ray HD CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R DVD+RW/+R DVD+RW/+R • • • • • • • • • ...• • • • • • • • • • Using CD and DVD Media Drives 75 Record (burn) data or music to Blu-ray discs. Read HD discs. Allows you to perform different tasks. Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the CD and DVD Drives Your computer can...
.... Record data to discs. What you can come with several types of drive you have. Record (burn) DVD movies. Play music CDs. Play DVD movies. Blu-ray HD CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R DVD+RW/+R DVD+RW/+R • • • • • • • • • ...• • • • • • • • • • Using CD and DVD Media Drives 75 Record (burn) data or music to Blu-ray discs. Read HD discs. Allows you to perform different tasks. Using CD and DVD Media Drives Using the CD and DVD Drives Your computer can...
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... are . The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives. Blu-ray disc drives can read from and record to almost every type of optical disc. CD-R discs are more compatible with other optical drives and CD ...and DVD players: The CDs that you create play Blu-ray discs. The DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is its high level of compatibility with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are required to...
... are . The DVDs that you create are compatible with some DVD video players and with most computer DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives. Blu-ray disc drives can read from and record to almost every type of optical disc. CD-R discs are more compatible with other optical drives and CD ...and DVD players: The CDs that you create play Blu-ray discs. The DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is its high level of compatibility with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are required to...
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... on double-layer DVD+R or DVD-R media. Double-layer technology gives you greater capacity and allows you to store up to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported by model NOTE: Some computers come with some home DVD players and DVD...-RAM Data DVD movie DVD+R and DVD-R Data DVD movie Double-layer DVD+R/DVD-R Data DVD movie DVD+RW and DVD-RW Data DVD movie Blu-ray DVD Data Movie HD DVD Data Movie VCD DVD movie Can be recorded onto No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes...
... on double-layer DVD+R or DVD-R media. Double-layer technology gives you greater capacity and allows you to store up to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported by model NOTE: Some computers come with some home DVD players and DVD...-RAM Data DVD movie DVD+R and DVD-R Data DVD movie Double-layer DVD+R/DVD-R Data DVD movie DVD+RW and DVD-RW Data DVD movie Blu-ray DVD Data Movie HD DVD Data Movie VCD DVD movie Can be recorded onto No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes...
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... "Playing DVDs" and "Creating Audio and Data Discs." NOTE: The BD HD DVD+RW/+R drive does not support recording high-definition data to Blu-ray, HD DVD, and other data. This program enables you to record data to disc. Using CD and DVD Media Drives 81 PowerDirector is... a Blu-ray disc recording (burning) program for use with this drive: DVD Play plays Blu-ray, high-definition (HD), and regular commercial DVD discs. Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives If the computer came with a Blu-ray (BR) and high-definition (HD) disc drive, there...
... "Playing DVDs" and "Creating Audio and Data Discs." NOTE: The BD HD DVD+RW/+R drive does not support recording high-definition data to Blu-ray, HD DVD, and other data. This program enables you to record data to disc. Using CD and DVD Media Drives 81 PowerDirector is... a Blu-ray disc recording (burning) program for use with this drive: DVD Play plays Blu-ray, high-definition (HD), and regular commercial DVD discs. Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives If the computer came with a Blu-ray (BR) and high-definition (HD) disc drive, there...
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... only). Playing DVDs The computer must have a DVD drive to see Windows Media Player. You may have to scroll down in the window to play Blu-ray DVDs (BD) and High-Definition DVDs (HD DVD). To return the display to see all available programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear..., click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player. 2 To play...
... only). Playing DVDs The computer must have a DVD drive to see Windows Media Player. You may have to scroll down in the window to play Blu-ray DVDs (BD) and High-Definition DVDs (HD DVD). To return the display to see all available programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear..., click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player. 2 To play...
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... CPU power is dedicated to the Internet. This means a better movie viewing experience, greater picture quality, and more bonus content. HD DVD and Blu-ray movies play both Blu-ray and HD DVDs. Occasional renewal of playing standard DVD movie discs; Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, Videos, High-Definition DVDs, and...capable of the AACS key is required, and easily done by connecting to support HD DVD and Blu-ray playback functions. For some HD-DVD and Blu-ray titles to play DVDs, HD DVDs, or Blu-ray discs. Some drives can play only through the DVD Play BD/HD DVD software. Some HD ...
... CPU power is dedicated to the Internet. This means a better movie viewing experience, greater picture quality, and more bonus content. HD DVD and Blu-ray movies play both Blu-ray and HD DVDs. Occasional renewal of playing standard DVD movie discs; Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, Videos, High-Definition DVDs, and...capable of the AACS key is required, and easily done by connecting to support HD DVD and Blu-ray playback functions. For some HD-DVD and Blu-ray titles to play DVDs, HD DVDs, or Blu-ray discs. Some drives can play only through the DVD Play BD/HD DVD software. Some HD ...
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... antivirus, installing program 17 audio connector retasking (multistreaming) 44 autoscroll 30 B batteries installing in remote control 52 type for remote control 52 Blu-ray compatibility 78 DVD 81 using a Blu-ray drive 75, 79, 81 burning audio and data disc 142-146 buttons keyboard, customizing 25 media control or playback 24 Off, See turning...
... antivirus, installing program 17 audio connector retasking (multistreaming) 44 autoscroll 30 B batteries installing in remote control 52 type for remote control 52 Blu-ray compatibility 78 DVD 81 using a Blu-ray drive 75, 79, 81 burning audio and data disc 142-146 buttons keyboard, customizing 25 media control or playback 24 Off, See turning...
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... settings 136 language 133 playing in Windows Media Center 132 DVD Play, features 65 DVDs erasing rewritable 142 High-Definition 80 playing Blu-ray DVDs 130 playing HD DVDs 130 E erasing rewritable discs 142 error messages Channel information is currently not available 185 common recording errors ...lights 90 automatic on and off feature 90 disconnecting the drive 94 inserting a drive 90 location and drive letter 92 HP Photosmart Essential 65 HP Pocket Media Drive 89 HP Total Care Advisor 3 I IBM Microdrive 86 Internet security 14, 62 K keyboard customizing buttons 25 shortcuts 26 types ...
... settings 136 language 133 playing in Windows Media Center 132 DVD Play, features 65 DVDs erasing rewritable 142 High-Definition 80 playing Blu-ray DVDs 130 playing HD DVDs 130 E erasing rewritable discs 142 error messages Channel information is currently not available 185 common recording errors ...lights 90 automatic on and off feature 90 disconnecting the drive 94 inserting a drive 90 location and drive letter 92 HP Photosmart Essential 65 HP Pocket Media Drive 89 HP Total Care Advisor 3 I IBM Microdrive 86 Internet security 14, 62 K keyboard customizing buttons 25 shortcuts 26 types ...
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... and removing CDs and DVDs 114 Compatibility Information 115 Disc Features and Compatibility Table 116 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table 117 Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives 118 Using the Memory Card Reader 119 Media Insertion Guide 120 Understanding the Activity Light 123 Formatting a ...Memory Card 123 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 124 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive ...........125 Connecting the Drive 126 Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay 127 Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay 128 Locating...
... and removing CDs and DVDs 114 Compatibility Information 115 Disc Features and Compatibility Table 116 Optical Drive Quick Reference Table 117 Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives 118 Using the Memory Card Reader 119 Media Insertion Guide 120 Understanding the Activity Light 123 Formatting a ...Memory Card 123 Troubleshooting the Memory Card Reader 124 Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive ...........125 Connecting the Drive 126 Inserting the Drive into an HP Drive Bay 127 Connecting the Drive to a Computer Without a Drive Bay 128 Locating...
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... captioning 152 Changing DVD Audio Settings 152 Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player 153 Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, Videos, High-Definition DVDs, and Blu-ray DVDs......... 153 Playing Video CDs (VCDs 155 Playing video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player 155 Using Windows Media Center 157 Setting Up Windows Media...
... captioning 152 Changing DVD Audio Settings 152 Playing DVDs with Windows Media Player 153 Using DVD Play to Play DVDs, Videos, High-Definition DVDs, and Blu-ray DVDs......... 153 Playing Video CDs (VCDs 155 Playing video CDs (VCDs) with Windows Media Player 155 Using Windows Media Center 157 Setting Up Windows Media...
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... table describes the functionality that this is specific to each of the programs that : Record and play CDs. Play Blu-ray and High-Definition DVDs if the computer has a Blu-ray and HD DVD disc drive. Use the Zoom and Pan features. Organize digital files into a library for example, ...DVD Play), and then click the program name to perform a task. With this program, click the Windows Start Button , All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Essential. HP Photosmart ...
... table describes the functionality that this is specific to each of the programs that : Record and play CDs. Play Blu-ray and High-Definition DVDs if the computer has a Blu-ray and HD DVD disc drive. Use the Zoom and Pan features. Organize digital files into a library for example, ...DVD Play), and then click the program name to perform a task. With this program, click the Windows Start Button , All Programs, HP, and then click HP Photosmart Essential. HP Photosmart ...
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Play music CDs. Record (burn) data or music to Blu-ray discs. Record data to discs. What you can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to : Read data from CDs. ... Drives Using the CD and DVD Drives Your computer can do depends on select models only. Read Blu-ray discs. Read HD discs. It combines the functions of drive you to perform different tasks. Read DVDs. Blu-ray HD CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R DVD+RW/+R DVD+RW/+R • • •...
Play music CDs. Record (burn) data or music to Blu-ray discs. Record data to discs. What you can come with several types of CD or DVD drives that allow you to : Read data from CDs. ... Drives Using the CD and DVD Drives Your computer can do depends on select models only. Read Blu-ray discs. Read HD discs. It combines the functions of drive you to perform different tasks. Read DVDs. Blu-ray HD CD-ROM CD-RW DVD-ROM DVD+RW/+R DVD+RW/+R DVD+RW/+R • • •...
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...or Eject button on the control panel for the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive are . The DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is able to read Blu-ray discs and record to almost every type of playing HD discs but not recording HD data to disc. Compatibility Information An important feature of a... DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is accessible. Blu-ray disc drives can read from and record to Blu-ray discs. The DVDs that you create play Blu-ray discs. CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are fast,...
...or Eject button on the control panel for the DVD Writer/CD Writer drive are . The DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is able to read Blu-ray discs and record to almost every type of playing HD discs but not recording HD data to disc. Compatibility Information An important feature of a... DVD Writer/CD Writer drive is accessible. Blu-ray disc drives can read from and record to Blu-ray discs. The DVDs that you create play Blu-ray discs. CD-R discs are more compatible with home and car stereos than CD-RW discs are fast,...
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For the latest disc compatibility information for your computer, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported by select models only. 116 Getting Started (features vary by model NOTE: Some computers come with ...-RAM Data DVD movie DVD+R and DVD-R Data DVD movie Double-layer DVD+R/DVD-R Data DVD movie DVD+RW and DVD-RW Data DVD movie Blu-ray DVD Data Movie HD DVD Data Movie VCD DVD movie Can be recorded onto No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes...
For the latest disc compatibility information for your computer, go to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support NOTE: Double-layer DVD technology is supported by select models only. 116 Getting Started (features vary by model NOTE: Some computers come with ...-RAM Data DVD movie DVD+R and DVD-R Data DVD movie Double-layer DVD+R/DVD-R Data DVD movie DVD+RW and DVD-RW Data DVD movie Blu-ray DVD Data Movie HD DVD Data Movie VCD DVD movie Can be recorded onto No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes...
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... these programs, see "Playing DVDs" and "Creating Audio and Data Discs." 118 Getting Started (features vary by model) Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives If the computer came with a Blu-ray (BR) and high-definition (HD) disc drive, there are three programs that are designed specifically for creating... DVD discs. NOTE: The BD HD DVD+RW/+R drive does not support recording high-definition data to Blu-ray, HD DVD, and other data. PowerDirector is a Blu-ray disc recording (burning) program for different types of data storage, such as video, music, pictures, and other recordable DVD discs. ...
... these programs, see "Playing DVDs" and "Creating Audio and Data Discs." 118 Getting Started (features vary by model) Using Blu-ray and HD Disc Drives If the computer came with a Blu-ray (BR) and high-definition (HD) disc drive, there are three programs that are designed specifically for creating... DVD discs. NOTE: The BD HD DVD+RW/+R drive does not support recording high-definition data to Blu-ray, HD DVD, and other data. PowerDirector is a Blu-ray disc recording (burning) program for different types of data storage, such as video, music, pictures, and other recordable DVD discs. ...
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...available programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the Windows Media Player taskbar. For more information on using the media ...window does not automatically open, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player. 2 To play Blu-ray DVDs (BD) and High-Definition DVDs (HD DVD). Playing CDs with Windows Media Player NOTE: Some commercial music CDs are copy-protected and cannot be...
...available programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the Windows Media Player taskbar. For more information on using the media ...window does not automatically open, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click Windows Media Player. 2 To play Blu-ray DVDs (BD) and High-Definition DVDs (HD DVD). Playing CDs with Windows Media Player NOTE: Some commercial music CDs are copy-protected and cannot be...
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.... It is capable of the AACS key is labeled with the computer, you close all other applications before and during HD DVD and Blu-ray playback. Playing DVDs with Blu-ray and HD DVD discs. AACS keys are available only with Windows Media Player The computer must have to support HD DVD and...Playing tab on the Player taskbar, and then click Help. 3 In the List pane, click a DVD title or chapter name. HD DVD and Blu-ray movies play both Blu-ray and HD DVDs. Some drives can also control playback by connecting to see Windows Media Player. You can play only through the DVD Play...
.... It is capable of the AACS key is labeled with the computer, you close all other applications before and during HD DVD and Blu-ray playback. Playing DVDs with Blu-ray and HD DVD discs. AACS keys are available only with Windows Media Player The computer must have to support HD DVD and...Playing tab on the Player taskbar, and then click Help. 3 In the List pane, click a DVD title or chapter name. HD DVD and Blu-ray movies play both Blu-ray and HD DVDs. Some drives can also control playback by connecting to see Windows Media Player. You can play only through the DVD Play...
