IBM 22P7035 manual Formatting CDs, Creating data CDs or backing up data files, Burning ISO images

Formatting CDs

To drag and drop files using DLA, you must first format the blank CD-R or CD-RW disc.

To format a CD-R or CD-RW disc with the DLA program:

1.Insert a blank disc.

2.Double-click My Computer.

3.Right-click on the CD-RWicon.

4.Click Format.

5.Type the title of your disc in the Volume Label window. The disc name can be up to 11 characters.

6.If you want to use EasyWrite for background format, select the EasyWrite check box.

7.Click Start to start disc formatting, and click OK when formatting is completed.

8.Click OK when the format finished box appears. You can now write information to the disc.

Note: Normal formatting will take from 4 to 45 minutes, depending on the speed of the media. EasyWrite formatting will take under 2 minutes, but will require an additional minute when the CD is ejected or the computer turned off.

Note: You can do other tasks on your computer while the disc is being formatted.

Creating data CDs or backing up data files

To create data CDs use the following procedure:

1.Click Start --> Programs --> IBM RecordNow --> RecordNow.

2.Select the task you want to perform, and follow the prompts.

Burning ISO images

To burn an ISO image, use the following procedure:

1.Click Start →Programs→IBM RecordNow→Record Now.

2.Select Create a Data CD.

3.Select Create a Data CD for Use by Others.

4.Drag and drop your image file into the RecordNow files window.

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