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The CD-RW drive allows
you to create your own
CDs. You can buy two
types of media: CD-R and
CD-RW.
CD-R media can be played
on most of the newer CD
players, CD-ROM, and
DVD-ROM drives. CD-R
media can be written to
only once. However, you
can write to CD-RW media
using multiple recording
sessions until you Close out
the disc.
CD-RW media can be used
to make backups of your
personal CDs or hard disk.
These discs are reusable
and can be erased and
rewritten to numerous
times.
The Adaptec Easy CD
Creator software is
intuitive. When you place
the cursor over any of the
functions, a description of
the function is displayed.
For more information about
using the CD-ROM, CD-RW,
or DVD-ROM drives, refer to
the My Presario—Learning
More CD.
See also ...
Creating Your Own CDs
CDs are created using the Adaptec Easy CD Creator (available
on select models). Various uses of the CD-RW drive are shown
below:
Note: Confirm that the Easy CD Creator software has been installed before
you begin creating CDs.
Note: There is an extensive online Help built into the software. To view online
Help you must load Adobe Acrobat Reader from the My Presario—Learning
More CD.
Media Uses
Audio Create personal music CDs with your favourite music
tracks and MP3/WMA files.
Data Create a data CD to store data, such as files or folders
from the hard disk. This feature is useful for backing up
important files or sharing data with other people.
Direct CD Write files directly to a CD-R/CD-RW just like you copy files
to a disk drive. Drag-and-drop files from one drive to
another in Microsoft Explorer without accessing Easy CD
Creator.
CD Copier Create entire copy of a CD or a back up of data files.
Jewel Case
Creator
Make custom jewel case inserts and CD labels to indicate
the title and contents of a CD (labels are sold separately).