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DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive
When Using CD-R or CD-RW Discs
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When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, read the description on the disc package.
When writing to CD-R/RW discs
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To write CD-R/RW discs, CD-R/RW writer software is required. ("B's Recorder" and "B's
CLiP" are installed at the time of purchase.
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Be sure to use discs conforming to the proper write speeds.
*1
Depending on the disc, the writing speed may become slower.
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Does not accommodate 24X speed rewriting.
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If the write/rewrite operation is to involve a long period of time, be sure to connect the AC
adaptor. If the battery power runs low and the power of the computer is cut, the write
operation may end in failure.
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Depending on the disc, the quality of the write operation may not be so good. We
recommend using any of the following discs.
Recommended Discs:
• CD-R
HITACHI MAXELL, Ltd.
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., Ltd.
MITSUI CHEMICALS, Inc.
RICOH Co., Ltd.
TAIYOYUDEN Co., Ltd.
CD-R write speed
600 KB/s (4X speed)
1200 KB/s (8X speed)
3600 KB/s (24X speed Max.)
CD-RW write speed
600 KB/s (4X speed)
High-Speed CD-RW write speed
600 KB/s (4X speed)
1200 KB/s (8X speed)
1500 KB/s (10X speed)
Ultra-Speed CD-RW write speed
1200 KB/s (8X speed)
1500 KB/s (10X speed)
2400 KB/s (16X speed Max.)
