52 user’s guide
using your cd, dvd, and diskette drives
your drive options
Your PC has one or more of the following drives:
Drive What it does
CD-ROM Reads audio and data CD discs.
CD-RW or “cd writer” Reads and records (burns) audio and data CD discs.
DVD-ROM Reads audio and data CD and DVD discs.
DVD+RW/+R or
“dvd writer”
Reads and records (burns) audio and data CD and DVD discs.
Combination Drive or
Combo drive
Combines the functions of two drives into one. There are
two versions:
• A DVD Writer drive and a CD-RW drive.
Or
• A DVD-ROM drive and a CD-RW drive.
Diskette (floppy) Reads and writes to a 3.5” diskette (floppy disk).
handling cds/dvds
To avoid damaging a disc, follow these guidelines:
• Return the disc to the case when you are finished using it.
• Handle the disc by its outside edges or center hole only.
• Do not touch the unlabeled side of a disc or place the unlabeled side down on
your desk. Doing so could scratch the surface of the disc.
• Store discs at room temperature.