Data disc tips
When storing data files on a disc, it is important to note that:
■You can add new data files to a
recorded DVD, click the Wrench icon to display the Options window, click Data, select the first
■When you record files that have the same name as previously recorded files, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus updates the file and the previous version is overwritten.
■Sonic DigitalMedia Plus allows you to change the names of files you want to record and the files that were previously recorded.
■As you select data files to record to your disc, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus calculates and displays the amount of recording space used on your disc.
■If your recording fails, manually select a slower recording speed, if available, each time you make a recording. Refer to the Help menu in your selected software program
for more information about selecting a slower recording speed.
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An appendable disc can have additional files added to it, if there is disc space available. Recorded audio CDs are closed- session discs that are not appendable.
Creating data discs
To create data CDs or DVDs using Sonic DigitalMedia Plus:
1 Open the Sonic DigitalMedia Plus program by clicking Start, All Programs, Sonic, and then DigitalMedia Home.
2 Click the Data tab, and then click Data Disc.
3 Do one or more of the following:
■Click Add Data and navigate to files stored on your HP Media Center PC.
■In the Quick Scan panel, select a type of file to search for, and then click Scan to automatically search your HP Media Center PC for the selected file type.
■Insert a CD or DVD that contains the file you want to add.
4 Select the files you want to record, and then click Add.
5 To name your disc, click Volume Label, and then type a name over it. Sonic DigitalMedia Plus assigns a name based on the recording date if you do not type a name.
6 Click the Burn icon when you have added all the files to your data project.
7 When prompted, insert a blank or appendable disc (select models only).
DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD.
8 Click OK.
You can get detailed online help by clicking the Help menu and then selecting Help.
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You can rename your files in the file selection window by selecting and typing over the current name. This does not affect the original files on your hard disk drive.
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DVD discs can store significantly more files than a CD.
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