HP DVD100I - Manual (Page 48)

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Chapter 6 Tips and Techniques
This chapter provides answers to questions frequently asked about using the
hp dvd-writer dvd100i drive and is organized as follows: Frequently Asked Questions
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Q Q Q Why so many different programs?
A A A A You can do dozens of things with your HP drive. Each program that came with the
drive helps you do something different.
Use HP RecordNow to:
● copy non-content-protected DVDs and CDs
● create music CDs
● create DVD-ROM compatible data discs to share
Use HP MyDVD Video by Sonic to incorporate your video footage, photos and
music on to DVDs that you can view on most DVD-ROM and DVD players.
Use HP DLA (Drive Letter Access) to write to your HP drive from any application
you normally use such as a word processor, spreadsheet, or Windows Explorer.
Use HP Simple Backup by Veritas to protect your information from a hard drive
or computer crash by backing up your files so you can quickly and easily restore
them.
Q Q Q Q What's the difference between mastering and packet-writing software?
A A A A Your HP drive comes with Two types of software: mastering software and packet-
writing
Your HP drive comes with two types of software: mastering software and
packet-writing software. Mastering software is useful for writing a complete disc,
for recording music, or for ensuring that others can read your disc.
HP RecordNow is the mastering application that came with your HP drive.
Packet-writing copies a few files at a time by dragging and dropping them onto
the HP-drive icon or by saving directly from a word processor or other
application. HP-DLA is the packet-writing software that came with your HP drive.
Mastering and packet-writing applies only to CD media.
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