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Learning More About Your Computer 2–13
Using Your Computer Drives
You can use either CD-R or CD-RW discs to create your CDs. You
can only write to a CD-R disc once, but you can write to, erase,
rewrite to, and reuse a CD-RW disc.
It is recommended that use a CD-R disc if you are going to use it in a
CD player, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW drive.
The CD-RW discs are typically used for making data backups of your
personal CDs and computer hard drive. They are not recommended
for use in the Compaq 12X or slower CD-RW drives.
Table 2-4 provides a comparison of the CD-R and CD-RW discs.
Table 2-3: Uses of the CD-RW Drive
You can create a(an)... To....
Audio CD Create personal music CDs with your favorite music tracks and
MP3/WMA files.
Data CD Store data from files or folders on your hard disk.
This feature is useful for backing up important files or for
sharing data with other people.
Direct copy Write files directly to a CD-R and CD-RW just like you copy
files to a disk drive. You can drag-and-drop files from one drive
to another in Microsoft Explorer.
Copy of a CD Create an entire copy of a CD or a backup of data files.
Jewel Case Creator Make custom jewel case inserts and CD labels to indicate the
title and contents of a CD (labels are sold separately).