IBM Aptiva 2178, Справочное руководство

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To allow writing to the diskette, slide the switch so that the write-protect
window is covered.
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To prevent writing to the diskette, slide the switch so that the
write-protect window is open.
Using a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive
Some models have a preinstalled CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive.
These drives use industry-standard, 12 cm (4.75-inch) CD media. CD-ROM
drives read CDs. CD-RW drives can read CDs and, depending on the
media used, write to CDs. DVD-ROM drives can read both CDs and DVDs.
The following describes the various types of CD media and the types of
drives that can use the media:
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Digital data: These prerecorded discs contain data and programs for
use by computers only. Digital data discs can be read by CD-ROM,
CD-RW, and DVD-ROM drives.
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Audio: These prerecorded discs are the same discs that are sold in
music stores for audio CD players. Audio discs can be played by
CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM drives.
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CD-R: You can use a CD-RW drive to write audio or digital files on
these discs
one time only. Once the data is written on the disc, the disc
can be read by CD-ROM drives, CD-RW drives, and some DVD-ROM
drives. In most cases, DVD-ROM drives that operate at speeds of 2x
and faster can read CD-R media. If the files are in audio format, the
CD-R disc can be played by most home audio CD players also. Some
disc manufacturers advertise that files can be stored on a CD-R disc for
up to 100 years.
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CD-RW: You can use a CD-RW drive to write and rewrite audio or
digital files on these discs
many times. Once the data is written on the
disc, the disc can be read by CD-RW drives and some CD-ROM and
DVD-ROM drives. In most cases, CD-ROM drives 24x and faster and
DVD-ROM drives 4x and faster have the circuitry required to read
CD-RW media. Unfortunately, most home audio CD players do not
have the circuitry required to play audio CDs recorded on CD-RW
media. Some disc manufacturers advertise that files can be written and
rewritten on CD-RW discs up to 1000 times, and that files can be stored
on a CD-RW disc for up to 30 years.
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DVD: These prerecorded discs usually contain movies or games and
are for use in DVD-ROM drives only.
Follow these guidelines when using a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM
drive:
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Do not place the computer in a location where the drive is exposed to:
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