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Using DVD-RAM media
DVD-RAM is a write many times medium created for long life and many overwrites. DVD-RAM media
can hold any data or video format that can be written to DVD-ROM. DVD-RAM is compatible with most
modern computer DVD-ROM drives but only some consumer electronic devices. Check with your
device’s manufacturer to see if it supports the DVD-RAM read function.
Using single and double-sided DVD-RAM media
DVD-RAM media is available in single-sided and double-sided versions.
The 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB versions are single-sided. The 9.4 GB versions are double-sided. To access the data
on both sides of the media, you must remove the media from the drive, turn it over, and re-insert it into
the drive.
Removing the disc from the cartridge
DVD-RAM media is available in bare-disc or cartridge form. To use cartridge media in your Super
Multi-Burner Drive, you must first remove the disc from the cartridge.
Note: Media in Type 1 cartridges is not removable and cannot be used in this drive. All other cartridge
types (2-9) are removable and can be used in your Super Multi-Burner Drive drive.
Removing the disc from the cartridge:
2a
3a
Using the tip of a ball point pen, push and break the lock pin tab1. To remove the disc, use a ball point
pen to push down on the cartridge lid lock 2and pull the cartridge lid out 3. When the cartridge lid
is open, the disc can be removed.
Note: The cartridge lid lock and the cartridge lid tab are located on the side of some cartridges, as shown
in 2aand 3a above.
Attention
Do not touch the recording area of the disc when handling bare media.
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