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Types of compact discs you can use
Not all CD-ROM discs store information in the same way. A disc stores
and displays information according to a given file format. Your computer’s
system software must understand the file format in order to use the contents
of the disc.
Standard file formats
You can use CD-ROM discs with these standard file formats:
m HFS (Hierarchical File System)—the standard format used by the
Macintosh.
m ISO 9660—the International Standards Organization’s file format for
CD-ROM discs. This format has been adopted by many CD manufacturers
to make their discs compatible with a variety of computers. It is also the
format that allows you to use Photo CDs in your CD-ROM drive.
m The High Sierra format, a predecessor of the ISO 9660 format.
m Photo CDs
m Audio CDs
The software that lets you use discs with these file formats is already installed
on your computer.
Other CD-ROM formats
Your CD-ROM drive also works with file formats other than the ones listed
above (for example, CD-ROM XA), provided that you install the appropriate
software on your Macintosh. To find out about the availability of Macintosh
software for additional file formats, contact the publisher of a particular disc.
Audio CDs
Your CD-ROM drive can play audio CDs and audio tracks on CD-ROM discs
using your computer’s built-in speaker. You can also attach headphones or
speakers to your computer for stereo sound. For further information, see the
“CD-ROM Discs” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h)
menu.
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