User manual HP PAVILION ZV6009EA USING LIGHTSCRIBE

[. . . ] It will display the LightScribe logo (shown above). Can I upgrade my current DVD-RW drive to work with LightScribe media?You cannot upgrade your current optical drive to be LightScribe capable. What do I need to use LightScribe?Burning a label with LightScribe requires three things: A LightScribe-enabled optical drive LightScribe-enhanced software LightScribe discs (sold separately) How long does it take to burn a LightScribe label? [. . . ] A high-contrast photo or graphic stands out better than a picture in mostly soft middle tones. Use your software's preview feature to see how the graphics you use look on disc. While the label is being created, you can continue to use your PC for other activities. The LightScribe software indicates the time remaining to burn the design. While the disc is labeling, avoid any sudden shock or vibration to the PC. If you are using a notebook, avoid sudden loss of power. While the disc is labeling, keep your notebook AC adapter and power cord plugged into a working electrical outlet. Installing LightScribe software Before you can create a LightScribe label, you must install the required software. If you are using a notebook, install the software included on the HP DVD Writer disc in the "Required for Setup" bag that is included with your notebook. Insert the disc and follow the on-screen instructions. 5 Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Creating a LightScribe label Burning a label with LightScribe is a separate process from burning data, music, or picture files onto a disc. Depending on the LightScribe software you use, you can create a label before or after you burn files onto the disc. burning To burn the label afterlabel-sidedisc content, you must flip the disc over and place it down in the optical disc tray. Labels can be a simple title with a contents list, or you can get more creative by adding backgrounds and images. You can design and create the label with InterVideo DiscLabel or Sonic Express Labeler. The following sections provide instructions for creating LightScribe labels With InterVideo DiscLabel. After burning a disc with iTunes (available with select versions of LightScribe software only). 6 Creating Disc Labels on Your Notebook Using LightScribe Using InterVideo DiscLabel to create a LightScribe label 1. Click Start, All Programs, InterVideo DiscLabel, and then click InterVideo DiscLabel again. Select a template style from the Template menu and click Apply. Double-click the title text box, if present, or click Add Text. Type the text into the Rich Text Edit window, and then click OK. With the text box selected (click the box once), use the Text toolbar to modify the font, color, and other text properties. Double-click the list text box, if present, or click Add List to add a list of contents to the label. To enter text for a list item, move the cursor over one of the item boxes (Title, Artist, or Length); click the box; and then enter text. [. . . ] data To use Express Labeler from iTunes, thesingleor music tracks in the playlist you are using must fit on a CD. Click Start, All Programs, iTunes, and then click iTunes again. When the burning process is complete, click Yes on the Create LightScribe Label window. Make sure that Disc Label is selected in Step 1: Select Project. [. . . ]