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Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable discs. Check the specifications for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use Record Now! to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

CDs

■CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed.

■CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4 multi speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10-speed discs. The write speed of the ultra-speed CD-RW discs is maximum 24-speed.

DVDs

■DVD-R and DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or changed.

■DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once.

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

The full-size CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs without using an adapter.

The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the other edge.

DVD read 8 speed (maximum)

CD read 24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write 24 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write 24 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)

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