Using the Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
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Read CDs, | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Read DVDs | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Read data | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Play music | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Record data | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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storage or |
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backup |
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View DVD | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
movies |
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Record DVD | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
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Play PC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs 119