Installing the CD Recording Software

3.3 Preparing to write a Disk

Before creating a Disk:

1.By clicking "Start" - "Programs" - "Accessories" - "System Tools" -"ScanDisk" check your hard disk with the ScanDisk program.

2.By clicking "Start" - "Programs" - "Accessories" - "System Tools" - "Disk Defragmenter" defragment your hard disk.

other preparations:

•Deactivating automatic recognition of Disks (in the Device Manager under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP)

•Deactivating the screen saver

•Log out of the network before starting the writing procedure (if applicable)

•Deactivate your modem

•No sleep mode setting / no multitasking

•Closing all open windows and other running programs

•Close any virus and disc management software

3.4 Procedure for writing Disks

There are two procedures for creating and writing your Disks.

Mastering

Packet Writing

3.4.1 The Mastering procedure

is a process for creating data CDs and Audio CDs. Data is compiled onto a "Master CD" in one (single session) or several (multisession) writing procedures. During these procedures, the data is made compatible according to various industry norms, allowing for example audio CDs to be read by any CD player. The standards for new technology (for CD, video etc.) are prepared for data storage in special readable formats. Special programs such as "Easy Creator", "WinOnCD", "CEQuadrat ToGo!", "Nero Burning ROM" are necessary to convert data into these specified formats. These types of programs are necessary for writing data CDs in ISO 9660 and Joliet formats as well as for writing audio CDs, Mixed Mode CDs and Photo CDs.

Note: Data CDs in Joliet format are only readable under Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000 and Windows XP.