copying photos help

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I have bought 16 X DVD-R discs... got a feeling they are not the right ones... and I need help please
I am trying to copy photos from my pc to a disc, each time I click 'burn' it says there is no disc in I am getting very frustrated now...
What is the 16X? and is this relevant
I have chosen the data option but it still says 'no disc'
any help would be gratefully received.
Elaine

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Whats the make and model of your dvd drive?

You could then google its spec and see which discs it takes.

HTH

[Guest]

thanks for the reply Sue... Im an absolute novice how do I find that information.
Thanks
Elaine

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I'll try to help

On Windows XP click My Computer , then right click your DVD drive and select properties.
Click the hardware tab. The list that comes up is the list of drives on your PC. this should show you the name of your drive... I think

[Guest]

pop a cd in just to see if the laser is detecting any diisc at all, it could be a dud

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Sue... I have managed to get the Drive name... cant find out what discs to use I have used DVD-R X4 in the past... would like to know what X16 is though
Essexmick...I have played other DVDs and they are working, and Ive tried about 6 blank ones now and still saying insert disc... Im getting very frustrated, wish I was a whizz with these things
Elaine

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All x16 means is the maximum writing speed.

I would be more concerned whether your drive writes to + or - discs, but most new drives seem to write to both formats.

Sorry I can't help

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Originally Posted by lainey5565

Sue... I have managed to get the Drive name... cant find out what discs to use I have used DVD-R X4 in the past... would like to know what X16 is though
Essexmick...I have played other DVDs and they are working, and Ive tried about 6 blank ones now and still saying insert disc... Im getting very frustrated, wish I was a whizz with these things
Elaine

See more...

ok on the front of the drive tray you might be able to see some writing on it and it could say what discs its capable of reading.

the 16x is the max speed of the drive, if you have 4x discs it work to that speed anyway

it should say +_ or _+ over each other... what is the drive name?

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ahhh... Ive not heard that before...
just looked at the front and its HP +R/+RW 8x ST3120022a

Im assuming this mean I need + discs... how can I find out what discs Ive bought?

thank you both sooo much
Elaine

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Essex mick and Sue... Ive bought the - discs... what a plonker!
I have never heard of this before is there anything I can do?
Elaine