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Recording with HP DLA
HP DLA allows you to use the hp
Important: Before using HP DLA to copy files directly to CDs, you must format the disc.
To format a disc that allows you to record files using the DLA program:
1Press the Eject button on the hp
2Click Start, and then click My Computer.
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4Under Volume Label, type in the title of the disc.
5Under Format type, select Full or Quick (erase). You must select the quick format for all
Note: Full format can take from 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the speed of the drive and the size of your disc. Quick format usually takes less than a minute.
6If desired, click Enable Compression. (Only PCs with DLA software installed can read files formatted with this type of compression.) This option will not compress files that are already compressed.
Important:
7Click Start to format the disc.
8Click Yes to the message that all files on the CD will be erased.
9Click OK.
10When the disc formatting is complete, you can copy your files to the hp
■Dragging and dropping a file onto your drive icon.
■Selecting Save As from within a program and saving the file to your drive.
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If you want to use your
Important: The Make Compatible option for DLA software is available only for uncompressed
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