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To return the disc to the cartridge, align the label side of the disc 1with the DVD-RAM cartridge label
side. Insert the disc and close the cartridge lid 2. A clicking sound will occur when the lid closes.
Precautions for handling
Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints, smears, or scratches may
impair recording and playback of the media. To clean dust or other debris, use a CD Cleaning Kit. Use a
soft, dry cloth to clean the disc. Do not use solvents to clean the disc surface. When labeling a disc, write
only on the printed label side or the cartridge using a soft felt-tip marker. Keep out of direct sunlight,
high temperatures, and humidity. Do not attach labels to either side of the disc.
Using single and double-sided DVD-RAM media
DVD-RAM media are available in single-sided and double-sided versions.
The 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB versions are single-sided. The 9.4 GB version is 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.
Using CDs and DVDs
Complete these steps to read a data disc:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Press the Open or Close button on the front of the drive.
3. Insert a disc or cartridge in the tray with the label facing up.
4. Close the tray by pressing the Open or Close button or by gently pushing in the loading tray.
Attention: Do not use force or insert foreign objects to open the loading tray.
5. Wait until the drive busy indicator turns off, and then double-click My Computer.
6. Double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM/DVD-R/DVD-RW icon.
Using CD-Rs and CD-RWs
The drive can write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-R discs cannot be erased, but can be used with
standard CD-ROM drives and CD players.
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 newer CD-RW-compatible 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.
Notes:
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 “Using Drag-to-Disc (DLA)” on page 8 and “Using
Creator Business Edition” on page 9.
Using DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs
The drive can write to both DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. DVD-R discs cannot be erased, but can be used
with standard DVD-ROM drives and DVD players.
You can use DVD-R discs to record audio tracks, store data, archive files, and copy files from another
DVD.
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