IBM 22P6969 manual Using CD-R and CD-RW discs, Using the drive

Using CD-R and CD-RW discs

The CD-RW can write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-RW discs can be erased and reused many times, while CD-R discs can be written to only once.

Notes:

1.CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW discs are playable only on some audio CD players.

2.CD-R media is rated by write-speed. For 24x write mode, 24x media is required. For best results, limit write-speed to the media speed rating. The Record Now Software included in the option kit will allow you to limit the maximum recording speed. Tor more information go to “Limiting recording speed” on page 1-13.

3.CD-RW media is also rated by write-speed. The IBM 24X/10X/40X Max drive supports writing only CD-RW discs rated at 4x or higher. The maximum write speed will be printed on the media packaging or media disc.

4.The following table shows the compatibility matrix for high and low speed media:

Media Rating	Write
No rating, 2x	Not supported

Multispeed, 1x2x4x, 4x, 1x-4x

Yes

High Speed, 4x-10x, 4x-12x

Yes

Using the drive

This section provides information on how to handle and care for CDs and your CD-RW drive, and how to load CDs into your CD-RW drive.

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