HP Dv7-3060us Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 20
Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs), CD-R discs
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Optical drive type Write to CD-RW DVD±R/RW with DL support Blu-ray Disc ROM with Yes SuperMulti DVD±R/ RW with DL support Write to DVD±RW/R Write to DVD+RW DL Write label to LightScribe CD or DVD ±RW/R Yes Yes No CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of information, or loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading or writing to a CD or DVD. Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) An optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are also used for commercial audio recordings and are convenient for your personal storage needs. DVDs and BDs are used primarily for movies, software, and data backup purposes. DVDs and BDs are the same form factor as CDs but have a much higher storage capacity. NOTE: The optical drive on your computer may not support all the types of optical discs discussed in this section. CD-R discs CD-R (write-once) discs are widely used for creating a permanent copy of data that can be shared as needed. Typical uses include the following: ● Distributing large presentations ● Sharing scanned and digital photos, video clips, and written data ● Making your own music CDs ● Keeping permanent archives of computer files and scanned home records ● Offloading files from your hard drive to free up disk space After data is recorded, it cannot be erased or written over. CD-RW discs Use a CD-RW disc (a rewritable version of a CD) to store large projects that must be updated frequently. Typical uses include the following: ● Developing and maintaining large documents and project files ● Transporting work files ● Making weekly backups of hard drive files ● Updating photos, video, audio, and data continuously 16 Chapter 5 Optical drive