Optical Drive
The Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer is an optional device that can be installed in the Flexible Bay
(See "Flexible Bay Devices" on page 39.) Multi-Format DVD Writers are also known as "optical drives".
There is a variety of media available to use with the Dual Layer Multi Format DVD Writer in your system.
Your optical drive allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as well as to read and write
to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD RAM discs. The dual-layer
architecture allows you to record up to 8.5 GB of data on DVD+R discs.
DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.7 GB of data (DVD-R discs used with Multi-Format Dual-Layer
DVD writer hold up to 8.5 GB). A DVD-R disc can only be written to once; DVD-RW discs can be written
to over and over. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs can be played on most standard players.
CD-R and CD-RW discs hold up to 640 MB of data. A CD-R disc can only be written to once; CD-RW
discs can be written to over and over.
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Release Button
Figure 30. Optical Drive
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