Preparing to write a CD
The SmartDisk VST FireWire Portable CD-R/W Drive can:
•Read, write, and rewrite CD-R/RW disks
•Read and write information on CD-R disks
Recordable disks (CD-R) are compatible with the vast majority of CD-ROM drives and CD audio players and will work in most DVD-ROM drives.
CD-R/RW disks are only read compatible with multi-read-capable CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs and CD-R/W drives.
The SmartDisk VST FireWire Portable CD-R/W Drive reads and writes accord- ing to the following standards:
•MS-DOS data CDs (High Sierra, Mode 1 & Mode 2 complying with ISO 9660)
•Data CDs (Joliet) Note: Only readable under Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0
•CD ROM XA
•Mixed mode CDs
•Kodak Photo CDs (single and multi-session)
•UDF (Universal Disk Format)
•Audio CDs
Steps you can take to insure optimal use of your
SmartDisk VST FireWire Portable CD-R/W Drive:
•Deactivate automatic recognition of CDs (autostart)
•Deactivate the screen saver
•Shutdown your network connection
•Close all open windows
•Defragment your hard drive
CD-Rs are more sensitive than commercially available CDs. Use only a solvent-free, non-abrasive marker when writing on a CD.
Do not apply any conventional labels on the CD-Rs because the adhesive can degrade the CD. Special labels for CD-R media are available in retail computer stores. Never remove a label from a CD-R disk because you can damage the protective layer and make the CD-R unusable.
