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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