Dell M2010, PP03X Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media

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Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media
DVD-writable drives can write to both CD and DVD recording media. BD-writable drives can write to
CD, DVD and BD recording media.
Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After creating a CD-R, you cannot
write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). Use a blank CD-RW if
you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later.
Blank DVD+/-R or BD-R media can be used to permanently store large amounts of information. After
you create a DVD+/-R or BD-R, you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is finalized or
closed during the final stage of the disc creation process. Use a blank DVD+/-RW or BD-RE if you plan
to erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later.
CD-Writable Drives
DVD-Writable Drives
BD-Writable Drives
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
CD-R Yes Yes No
CD-R W Yes Yes Yes
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
CD-R Yes Yes No
CD-R W Yes Yes Yes
DVD+R Yes Yes No
DVD-R Yes Yes No
DVD+ RW Ye s Yes Yes
DVD- RW Yes Yes Yes
DVD+R DL Yes Yes No
DVD-R DL Yes No No
DVD-RAM No No No
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
CD-R Yes Yes No
CD-R W Yes Yes Yes
DVD+R Yes Yes No
DVD-R Yes Yes No
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