Using Blank Cd, Dvd, And Bd Media - Dell XPS M1530 Owner's Manual

Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media

DVD-writable drives can write to both CD and DVD recording media.
BD-writable drives can write to CD, DVD and BD recording media.
Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After
creating a CD-R, you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic
documentation for more information). Use a blank CD-RW if you plan to
erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later.
Blank DVD+/-R or BD-R media can be used to permanently store large
amounts of information. After you create a DVD+/-R or BD-R, you may not
be able to write to that disc again if the disc is finalized or closed during the
final stage of the disc creation process. Use blank DVD+/-RW or BD-RE
media if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on that disc later.
CD-Writable/DVD-ROM Drives
Media Type
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD-Writable Drives and Combo Drives
Media Type
CD-R
CD-RW
DVD+R
DVD-R
DVD+RW
DVD-RW
DVD+R DL
DVD-R DL
Read
Yes
Yes
Read
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Write
Yes
Yes
Write
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Using Multimedia
Rewritable
No
Yes
Rewritable
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
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