Software Guide

Creating Audio and Data Discs 77
Optical Drive Quick Reference Table
Optical drive can:
CD-
ROM
CD-
RW
DVD-
ROM
DVD+RW/+R
DVD-RW/ –R
Double-
Layer DVD
Combo
CD-RW/
DVD
Read CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Read DVDs No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Read data on a CD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Play music Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Record data or music to disc for
storage or backup
No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
View DVD movies No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Record DVD movies No No No Yes Yes No
Play games Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes