HP a1513in, a1644x, a1410y manual Record a CD only to a CD-R or a CD-RW disc

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CD and DVD Drives (continued)

Symptom

Possible solution

 

 

I cannot create (burn) a disc.

Ensure the disc is inserted with the label facing up and centered in the tray.

 

 

 

Verify that you are using the correct disc type (media) for the drive. Try a different brand

 

of disc.

 

 

 

Make sure the disc is clean and undamaged. If recording stopped during a recording

 

session, the disc may be damaged; use a different disc.

 

 

 

Use the correct type of disc for the type of files you are recording.

 

 

 

When using a CD-R disc, make sure that it is blank when recording music and is blank or

 

appendable (with space to add more data files) when recording data.

 

 

 

Verify that you are using the correct disc type when making a copy of a disc. Some

 

recording programs can record only to the same disc type as the source. For example,

 

you can record a DVD only to a DVD+R/–R or a DVD+RW/–RW disc, and you can

 

record a CD only to a CD-R or a CD-RW disc.

 

 

 

Make sure the disc is in the correct drive and you specify the same drive in the CD or

 

DVD recording software.

 

 

 

Select a slower write speed for the recording drive, if it is available.

 

 

 

The recording software may not let you add a track if it exceeds the available space on

 

your disc. You can make space available by removing one or more tracks from the list

 

before recording the files to disc.

 

 

 

Close all software programs and windows before recording.

 

 

 

Make sure you have enough space available on your hard disk drive to store a

 

temporary copy of the content.

 

 

 

If you are on a network, copy the files from a network drive to your hard disk drive first,

 

and then record them to disc.

 

 

 

Close all programs and windows and then restart your PC.

 

 

I cannot add data to a DVD.

Make sure you set the correct recording option (append or add data files) in your DVD

 

burning software.

 

 

I cannot play a music CD on a

Use a CD-R disc, not a CD-RW disc.

home stereo.

 

Try a different brand of disc, or check to see if the brand of disc works with your

 

 

stereo. Refer to the documentation that came with your stereo or CD player, and

 

check the manufacturer’s Web site.

 

 

 

Use a CD instead of a DVD. Audio files on a DVD can be played on your PC, but

 

you cannot create a music DVD to be played in a home CD player.

 

 

 

Convert .mp3 or .wma audio files to .wav or .cda music files before burning them

 

to a disc.

 

 

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Contents PC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide USA Table of Contents Repairing Software Problems Creating a Recovery Tools CDRunning the Disk Cleanup Program Creating Data Backup DiscsCreating System Recovery Discs Scheduling Disk Cleanup to run automaticallyRunning the Disk Defragmenter Program Checking for Hard Disk Drive ErrorsUnderstanding Hard Disk Drive Space Daily Weekly Monthly Recommended Maintenance ScheduleQuarterly seasonally Symptom Possible solution AudioCD and DVD Drives VideoClick Start and then My Computer Record a CD only to a CD-R or a CD-RW disc Display Monitor Hardware Installation Hard Disk DriveClick Performance and Maintenance Internet AccessClick Device Manager Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware, if it is presentDouble-clickPhone and Modem Options Double-clickAdd or Remove ProgramsKeyboard and Mouse Power Click the Pointer Options tabTask CleanupPerformance Disk DefragmenterScan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors MiscellaneousTurning Off Your PC Software Repair OverviewRestarting Your PC Choose Turn Off ComputerApplication and Driver Recovery Microsoft System RestoreUpdating Drivers System Recovery Overview Click Start, Control Panel, and then Add or Remove ProgramsTo create System Recovery discs Creating a Recovery Tools CDTo create or start the Recovery Tools CD Running System Recovery from Recovery Discs Running System Recovery from the Hard Disk DriveStarting System Recovery if the PC is responding Starting System Recovery if the PC is not respondingPC Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide Printed
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