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Blu-ray Discs (BD) BD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition video. A single-layer BD can store 25 GB, over five times the size of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A dual-layer BD can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB. Typical uses include the following: ● Storage of large amounts of data ● High-definition video ● Video games NOTE: As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection, compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless playback on all systems is not guaranteed. 6 Chapter 3 Using an optical drive (select models only)

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Blu-ray Discs (BD)
BD is a high-density optical disc format for the storage of digital information, including high-definition
video. A single-layer BD can store 25 GB, over five times the size of a single-layer DVD at 4.7 GB. A
dual-layer BD can store 50 GB, almost 6 times the size of a dual-layer DVD at 8.5 GB.
Typical uses include the following:
Storage of large amounts of data
High-definition video
Video games
NOTE:
As Blu-ray is a new format containing new technologies, certain disc, digital connection,
compatibility and/or performance issues may arise, and do not constitute defects in the product. Flawless
playback on all systems is not guaranteed.
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Chapter 3
Using an optical drive (select models only)