Using Multimedia 47Using Blank CDs and DVDsCD-RW drives can write to CD recording media only (including high-speed CD-RW media) whileDVD-writable drives can write to both CD and DVD recording media.Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After the maximum storage capacity ofa CD-R is reached, you cannot write to that CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for moreinformation). 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+/-Rdisc, you may not be able to write to that disc again if the disc is finalized or closed during the final stageof the disc creation process. Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update informationon the disc later.CD-Writable DrivesDVD-Writable DrivesHelpful Tips• Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you startRoxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project.• Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos. CD-RWs may not play inmany home or car stereos.• You cannot create audio DVDs with Roxio Creator Plus.• Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that have MP3 software installed.Media Type Read Write RewritableCD-R Yes Yes NoCD-RW Yes Yes YesMedia Type Read Write RewritableCD-R Yes Yes NoCD-RW Yes Yes YesDVD+R Yes Yes NoDVD-R Yes Yes NoDVD+RW Yes Yes YesDVD-RW Yes Yes YesDVD+R DL Yes Yes NoDVD-R DL Maybe No NoDVD-RAM Maybe No No
