HP 533w (US) specification

Important: Format Blank CDs and DVDs Before Recording Data to Them

There are different ways to record data to CDs or DVDs.

■You can open a recording program, such as HP RecordNow or MyDVD, and follow the steps provided by the program.

■You can save, send, or drag and drop files directly to your drive icon in My Computer.

Important: If you select the second option, you must format a blank CD or DVD before you can copy files directly to your CD-RW, DVD+RW/+R or combo drive. If you don’t format the disc before you try to copy files, an error message occurs.

To format a blank CD or DVD:

1Press the Eject button on the drive, and insert the blank disc.

2Click Start, and then click My Computer.

3Right-click the drive icon and select Format.

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 CD-R or DVD+R discs. You must select the full format for a CD-RW or a DVD+RW disc the first time you format it.

Note: Full format can take up to 45 minutes. Quick format usually takes less than a minute.

6Click Start to format the disc.