LaCie 1038 - Manual (Page 12)

3. Using Your LaCie CD-RW Drive
Your LaCie CD-RW Drive will let you create, save and share your digital files to CD-R and CD-RW media. The included
software will allow you to format and write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs.
CD-R Discs:
• Best sutied for: recording audio CDs, store photos and data CDs.
• Files can not be deleted from CD-R discs, and you cannot write over existing files on a CD-R disc.
CD-RW Discs:
• Best suited for: passing medium sized files around an office or among students.
• Discs can be reformated up to 1,000 times, and files can be written over.
• Most CD-ROM drives and audio CD players cannot read CD-RW discs.
3.1. Supported CD Formats
Your LaCie drive is compatible with most popular CD formats:
Format Type of Disc Record Read
CD CD-R X X
CD-RW (supports AM2) X X
CD-ROM -- X
CD-Extra -- X
DVD DVD-ROM -- X
DVD-Video -- X
Your new LaCie drive opens up a whole world of possibilities for copying data and audio onto disc. Please be responsible in
your use of this technology. Before copying anything onto CD media, make sure you are not violating any copyright laws.
Most software companies allow licensed owners to make one (1) backup or archive copy of their software. Check your
software's license agreement for specific details.
Ideal recording techniques:
• Close all other open programs and disconnect from the internet;
• Copy data to your hard drive first;
• Use the correct media with the appropriate speed rating;
• Use media that is free of scratches and fingerprints;
• See our Web site for a list of LaCie recommended media.
Check LaCie’s Web site ( www.lacie.com ) often for the latest information on creating CDs.
Using Your LaCie Drive
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User’s Manual
Use your LaCie CD-RW Drive to:
• Create audio CDs
• Create data CDs
• Create a backup
• Duplicate a CD
• Watch DVD-Videos
• Use DVD-ROMs