You are able to burn to the data side of the disc as normal, but you will not be able to use the special LightScribe feature to burn a design on the top surface. You are only able to burn designs into a LightScribe disc.
What is LightScribe? A technique for using the laser of a DVD burner to create a design on the top surface of a disc. Basically all you have to do is burn the data on one side, flip the disc...
What do I need to use LightScribe? 1st of all you need a burner that is capable of using the LightScribe feature, and then you need the specially coated LightScribe disc.