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Writing to CD/DVD
Logical format type
There are six types of DVD-RAM formats, as shown below. We recommend that you choose the format type depending on
the application.
Logical format method
zFormatting software and drivers required to conduct each type of formatting have been installed on this computer.
When formatting is executed, data recorded on the disc is erased. Back up data as required.
ALog on to Windows with the administrator authority.
BSet a disc in the CD/DVD drive.
CClose all applications that use DVD-RAM.
DClick [start] - [All Programs] - [DVD-RAM] - [DVD-RAM Driver] - [DVDForm].
zWhen [DVD-RAM] is not displayed even if you click [start] - [All Programs], install DVD-RAM Driver.
Click [start] - [Run] and input [c:\util\drivers\ramdrvr\english\setup.exe] and then click [OK].
As for english folder, change to the language you install.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
EClick in [Format Type], and select the format type, then click [Start].
[Volume label]
UDF format has been selected, input the volume label. When the volume label is not input, it will be set
automatically (UDF year / month / day).
Format Feature
FAT32 This format is supported by Windows 95 (OSR2) / 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista. DVD-RAM discs
in FAT32 format cannot be used on Windows 95 (other than OSR2) / Windows NT.
UDF1.02 This format is supported by Windows 98 / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista, and compatible with the Video
mode of DVD-ROM / DVD-R / DVD-RW / +R / +RW.
UDF1.50 Standard format for DVD-RAM. Data with large file sizes (video or audio data) can be written at
high speed. We recommend this format when using DVD-RAM for storing data.
UDF2.00/2.01 This format is used for DVD video recorders conforming to “Video Recording Standards” as
established by the DVD Forum, or for PC recording software conforming to the same standards.
UDF2.5
This format is supported by Windows Vista, and is used for Blu-ray recorders or PC recording soft-
ware conforming to “Video Recording Standards” as established by the Blu-ray Disc Association.
This format cannot be used for DVD recorders conforming to “Video Recording Standards” as
established by the DVD Forum, or for PC recording software conforming to the same standards.