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Multimedia
Formatting Recording Media
You can purchase optical drive media that either are or are not formatted for DirectCD.
■To use DirectCD, use a CD or DVD formatted for DirectCD.
■To use Easy CD Creator or CD Copier, do not use a CD or DVD formatted for DirectCD.
To erase DirectCD formatting from a CD or DVD so the CD or DVD can be used with Easy CD Creator or CD Copier:
1.Insert the CD or DVD into the optical drive.
2.Select Start > All Programs > Easy CD Creator Basic >
3.Select the Erase button.
4.Select the OK button.
Selecting Easy CD Creator Settings
To use DirectCD, Easy CD Creator, or CD Copier, the default settings shown in the following table must be selected. These settings are compatible; for example, the settings for DirectCD do not conflict with the settings for CD Copier.
Application | Required Settings |
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DirectCD | Enable Auto Insert Notification |
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Easy CD Creator | Disable |
| and |
| Enable |
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CD Copier | Disable |
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Startup and Reference |