Compaq S0000 / 8000 manual Using your cd, dvd, and diskette drives, Handling cds/dvds

using your cd, dvd, and diskette drives

your drive options

Your PC has one or more of the following drives:

Drive	What it does
CD-ROM	Reads audio and data CD discs.
CD-RW or “cd writer”	Reads and records (burns) audio and data CD discs.
DVD-ROM	Reads audio and data CD and DVD discs.
DVD+RW/+R or	Reads and records (burns) audio and data CD and DVD discs.
“dvd writer”
Combination Drive or	Combines the functions of two drives into one. There are
Combo drive	two versions:
	• A DVD Writer drive and a CD-RW drive.
	Or
	• A DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive.
Diskette (floppy)	Reads and writes to a 3.5” diskette (floppy disk).

handling cds/dvds

To avoid damaging a disc, follow these guidelines:

•Return the disc to the case when you are finished using it.

•Handle the disc by its outside edges or center hole only.

•Do not touch the unlabeled side of a disc or place the unlabeled side down on your desk. Doing so could scratch the surface of the disc.

•Store discs at room temperature.

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