HP dvd1260i DVD Writer - Manual (Page 15)

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Installing Device Drivers and Software
Your Windows system already has device drivers that let you use the DVD writer to install
and set up software from CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs as soon as the drive is installed.
However, to make use of all the DVD writer’s features, such as writing to discs and playing
commercially recorded movies, you need to install additional software.
To Use the DVD Writer:
As a CD-ROM drive: Most Windows Operating Systems (Windows XP, Windows ME,
Windows 2000, and Windows 98) supply a generic CD-ROM device driver that lets the
DVD writer function as a standard CD-ROM drive as soon as it’s installed. If you’re
using one of these operating systems, you do not need to install additional software to
read or play CDs.
As a DVD-ROM drive: Most operating systems also let the DVD writer function as a
DVD-ROM drive as soon as it’s installed. If you’re using one of these operating systems,
you do not need to install additional software to read DVDs. And you will need
additional software to play DVD movies
As a CD or DVD writer: To write to CD or DVD media (recordable or rewritable), you
need to install additional software. The software CD included with your DVD writer
includes this software, offering functions such as mastering, packet writing, backing up
your hard disk or files, capturing audio, and more.
To Install Software:
Install any software that came with your drive by inserting the software disc into the
drive and following the onscreen instructions.