Dell XPS 710 - Manual (Page 81)

Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After the maximum storage capacity of a CD-R is reached, you cannot write to that CD-R again
(see the Sonic documentation for more information). Use blank CD-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on the CD later.
Blank DVD+/-Rs can be used to permanently store large amounts of data. After you create a DVD+/-R disc, you may not be able to write to that disc again if
the disc is finalized or closed during the final stage of the disc creation process. Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on
the disc later.
CD-Writable Drives
DVD-Writable Drives
Helpful Tips
l Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project.
l Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos. CD-RWs may not play in many home or car stereos.
l You cannot create audio DVDs with Roxio Creator Plus.
l Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed.
l Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats. For a list of formats supported by your
DVD player, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer.
l Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. The CD-RW drive needs 1–2
MB of blank space to finalize the recording.
l Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you can erase the data on the
CD-RW and try again. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R.
l See the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for additional information.
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)
Use the media card reader to transfer data directly to your computer.
The media card reader supports the following memory types:
l xD-Picture card
l SmartMedia card (SMC)
l CompactFlash card Type I and II (CF I/II)
l MicroDrive card
l SecureDigital card (SD)
l MiniSD card
l MultiMediaCard (MMC)
l Reduced-size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)
l Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro/MS Duo/MS Pro Duo)
For information on installing a media card reader, see Installing a Media Card Reader .
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
CD-R Yes Yes No
CD-RW Yes Yes Yes
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
CD-R Yes Yes No
CD-RW Yes Yes Yes
DVD+R Yes Yes No
DVD-R Yes Yes No
DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes
DVD-RW Yes Yes Yes
DVD+R DL Yes Yes No
DVD-R DL Maybe No No
DVD-RAM Maybe No No
CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.