LaCie DVD RW Slim - Manual (Page 12)

3. Using Your LaCie DVD+/-RW Drive
3.1. Supported DVD/CD Formats
Your LaCie drive is compatible with most popular DVD and CD formats:
Format Type of Disc Record Read
DVD DVD+R X X
DVD+RW X X
DVD-R 4.7GB for General use (Ver. 2.0) X X
DVD-ROM -- X
DVD-R 3.95GB, 4.7GB for Authoring -- X
DVD-R (General use only for write) X X
DVD-RW (General use only for write) X X
DVD-ROM (single and dual layer) -- X
DVD (single and dual layer) 80 mm disc -- X
CD CD-R X X
CD-RW (supports AM2) X X
CD-ROM -- X
CD-ROM XA Mode2 (form 1, form 2) -- X
CD-Extra -- X
Ideal recording techniques:
• Close all other open programs and disconnect from the internet;
• Copy data to your hard drive first;
• Use the correct media with the appropriate speed rating;
• Use media that is free of scratches and fingerprints;
• See our Web site for a list of LaCie recommended media.
Check LaCie’s Web site ( www.lacie.com ) often for the latest information on creating CDs and DVDs.
Using Your LaCie Drive
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LaCie Slim DVD+/-RW Drive
User’s Manual - FireWire
Use your LaCie DVD+/-RW Drive to:
• Create audio CDs
• Create a DVD-Video
• Create data CD/DVDs
• Create a backup
• Duplicate a CD/DVD