Lenovo ThinkPad 40Y8710 - Manual (Page 24)

You can use CD-R discs to record audio tracks, store data, archive files, and copy
files from another CD.
CD-RW discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only with CD-ROM
and DVD-ROM drives.You can use CD-RW discs to back up, store, and update
files or to copy files from another CD.
Note:
1. CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW discs are not
playable on most audio CD players.
2. The software included with this drive does not enable the drive
CD-recording capabilities with DOS, Windows 3.x, or OS/2 ® operating
systems.
For more information on using the software, refer to the Multimedia
Center for Think Offerings and DLA help information on the Software
and User’s Guide Super CD.
Using DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs
The Super Multi-Burner Ultrabay Enhanced Drive can write to DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, and DVD+RW discs.
DVD-R and DVD+R discs cannot be erased, but can be used with standard
DVD-ROM drives and DVD players.
You can use DVD-R and DVD+R discs to store data, archive files, and copy files
from another DVD.
DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only
with newer DVD-RW-compatible DVD-ROM drives.
You can use DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs to back up, store, and update files, or
to copy files from another DVD.
Using DVD-RAM
DVD-RAM media is available in single-sided and double-sided versions, and is
available in bare-disc or cartridge form.
Removing the disc from the cartridge
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DVD-RAM media is available in bare-disc or cartridge form. To use cartridge
media in your Multi-Burner, you must first remove the disc from the cartridge.
1. Using the tip of a ball point pen, push and break the lock pin tab 1 .
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