HP dvd1040e - User Manual

HP dvd1040e 20X Multiformat DVD Writer
High-speed external drive with DVD±R/±RW and DVD-RAM read/write,
±R double-layer capability, and LightScribe direct disc labeling
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Compatible and versatile
• Record to all major formats on one drive: ±R/±RW, DVD-RAM,
CD-R/RW, and LightScribe.
• Enjoy excellent playback compatibility on DVD drives and players.
• Record hours of video onto DVD with your PC, then play it back
in your living room.
• Record and back up critical files on DVD-RAM.
The latest technologies
• Get the latest optical storage features in the HP dvd1040e.
• Burn discs at high speeds.
• Record to single- or double-layer DVDs, and now to DVD-RAM.
• Burn labels directly to disc with the latest LightScribe technology.²
LightScribe direct disc labeling
• LightScribe is artistic: Create beautiful labels and burn them directly
to your LightScribe discs.
• LightScribe is easy: Just burn your CD or DVD, then flip the disc
over and burn a label.
• LightScribe can’t peel off, get stuck, or cause disc damage the way
paper labels can.
• LightScribe direct disc labeling means no pens, no ink, no printer
and no sticky labels.
Creative, fun and robust
• Full software suite included—edit video, create slideshows, back up
music and data, create personalized label designs, and more.
• Surprise your family and friends with slideshows and home
movies, digitally preserved on DVD or CD, beautifully labeled with
your own personal touch and ready for playback.
• Experience high compatibility and quality results.
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LightScribe labeling requires LightScribe media.
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Storing 8.5 GB on one DVD requires double-layer media, sold separately. Also compatible with single-layer DVDs.
HP’s multiformat drive offers high speeds and double-layer recording,¹
and it’s LightScribe Version 1.2-ready for high-contrast LightScribe
labeling.² It lets users easily preserve, edit and share up to 8.5 GB
of video, photos, and multimedia presentations on one double-layer
disc – and quickly store, back up and transport files on DVDs and
CDs. The dvd1040e records double-layer DVDs at up to 8X, recordable
DVDs at up to 20X, rewritable DVDs at up to 8X, and DVD-RAM at
up to 12X.
LightScribe is the innovative new disc-labeling system that gives CDs and
DVDs a neat, professional look without ink, pens, or paper labels. With
LightScribe, you simply burn your data, flip the disc over, and burn a
precise, silkscreen-like label directly onto your LightScribe CD or DVD.

Summary

HP dvd1040 e 20 X Multiformat DVD Writer Overview

Compatible and Versatile Features

Highlights the drive's compatibility with various formats and its ability to record video for playback on home systems.

Latest Technologies Integrated

Details the advanced optical storage features including high-speed recording and LightScribe technology support.

LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling

Explains the LightScribe system for creating professional, silkscreen-like labels directly on discs without ink.

Creative, Fun, and Robust Functionality

Describes the included software suite for editing, creating presentations, and personalizing disc labels.

Key Specifications and Requirements

Drive Performance Details

Outlines write and read speeds for various media types including DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, DVD-RAM, and CDs.

System Requirements

Lists the necessary hardware and software specifications for optimal operation of the DVD writer.

Environmental Operating Conditions

Specifies the recommended temperature and humidity ranges for operating and storing the device.

Compatibility Information

Details the compatible media formats for both writing and reading operations.

Software Included

Identifies the software bundle provided with the DVD writer, such as Nero 7 Essentials.

Optional Accessories

Recommends compatible media discs, such as HP DVD and CD recordable media, for best results.

HP dvd1040e Specifications