HP SureStore Optical Disk Drive User's Guide - C1114-90015

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Using Optical Disks

Overview of This Chapter

Using Optical Disks

The optical disks that you use with this drive are an integral part of the storage

process. This chapter provides information on the following topics:

•

choosing an optical disk type

• labeling optical disks

• write-protecting optical disks

• caring for optical disks

NOTE The optical cartridges used in this drive are a critical part of reliable data storage.

Optical cartridges consist of an opto-magnetic medium and mechanical components.

Consistent quality of opto-magnetic media ensures correct “writes” and “reads.”

The quality and fit of the mechanical components of the cartridge affect accurate,

smooth handling of the cartridge by the drive. A failure of the mechanical

components of a cartridge could damage the drive mechanism.

CAUTION Use only HP-qualified media cartridges. Use of non-HP-qualified optical cartridges

could damage the drive and void the warranty.

NOTE A list of Hewlett-Packard optical media cartridges is in Table A-1 of Appendix A.

If you are not using HP media, please refer to the list of HP-qualified manufacturers

on the website: