Note: EasyWrite-formatted media cannot be read in any computer without an
EasyWrite UDF reader installed.
Note: To read CD-R discs formatted with DLAin computers without CD-RW
drives, use the Make Compatible function listed in the drive properties
menu.
Using the RecordNow software
RecordNow allows you to record Audio CDs, Data CDs, and copy existing CDs.
Detailed information about using RecordNow is included in the RecordNow help.
You can access RecordNow help by pressing F1 inside the RecordNowmenu.
To start RecordNow in WindowsMe, or Windows 2000, select Start->Programs->
IBM RecordNow.
To start RecordNow in WindowsXP, select Start->All Programs->RecordNow.
Once RecordNow is started, select one of the following three processes:
vMake an exact copy: Select this to back up your own CDs, or make copies of
CDs you have previously created. After you select this option, RecordNow will
prompt you to insert your disc to be copied, and then will prompt you when to
insert a blank disc.
vMake a music disc: Select this option to create an audio CD. The second screen
will ask if you want to make an audio CD from MP3 and Wave files on your
hard disk, or from other audio CDs. There is also a selection to make a disc for
an MP3 player, which is a specially formatted data disc that can be played in
stand-alone MP3 players.
vMake a data disc: Select this option to create a disc containing data files from
your hard disk. RecordNow will ask whether you want to format the disc for
DLA or make a data disc for sharing with others. RecordNow will prompt you
to insert a blank disc. Then a screen will appear that will enable you to
drag-and-drop files, or browse to find files on your hard disk.
vOnce RecordNow is started, you can also perform two special operations:
– Clicking on the Favorites button will allow you to load a previously saved
audio, data, MP3, or CD image to burn a new copy.
– Dropping an ISO or GI CD image into the files box for a data CD will record
the image file directly onto the CD.
– To make an ISO image of a CD with RecordNow, select Copy a CD and set
the destination recorder to record file to hard disk.
Note: To limit the recording speed in RecordNowselect Options, and in the
Advanced tab window pick the speed of your choice from the drop down
box entitled, Limit the Maximum recorder speed.
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