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CD-R and CD-RW Discs
The DVD/CD RW drive can write to CD-R and CD-RW discs, when used with
writing software. The ability of another model of CD-ROM drive to play (or
read data) written by the DVD/CD RW drive depends on having the
appropriate software settings when writing to the disc.
CD-R Discs
Data can be written to this type of disc only once, and once it has been written,
it cannot be erased. Music CDs created on CD-R disc media can be played in
a common CD player.
CD-RW Discs
Data can be written to and erased from this type of disc repeatedly. Typically,
a new CD-RW disc can be rewritten about 1,000 times.
Music CDs created on CD-RW disc media cannot be played in a CD player
unless it is specifically designed to be CD-RW compatible.
High Speed CD-RW Discs
The drive can write to High Speed CD-RW disc media. Data written on High
Speed CD-RW discs can be read by common CD-ROM drives other than the
drive.
Note
Drives that do not have the High Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used to write to High Speed
CD-RW discs. When writing or appending to such discs with a drive other than this one, be
sure that the drive has the High Speed CD-RW logo. Also, always set the writing speed to
that specified for the particular High Speed CD-RW disc media being used.
Ultra Speed CD-RW Discs
The drive can write to High Speed CD-RW and Ultra Speed CD-RW disc
media. Data written to these discs can be read by common CD-ROM drives
other than the drive.
Note
Drives that do not have the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo cannot be used to write to Ultra Speed
CD-RW discs. When writing or appending to such discs with a drive other than this one, be
sure that the drive has the Ultra Speed CD-RW logo. Also, always set the writing speed to
that specified for the particular Ultra Speed CD-RW disc media being used.
Writing Speed
When writing to CD-R and CD-RW discs, set the writing speed specified on
the disc. Changing the writing speed is done through the writing software.
Reading Discs
CD-R and CD-RW discs created with the DVD/CD RW drive can be read on
most CD-ROM drives. However, some older CD-ROM drives cannot read
CD-RW discs.
Also, CD-R music discs created and finalized with the DVD/CD RW drive can
be played in most CD players, but playback cannot be guaranteed for all CD
players or automobile CD players.
