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7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Repeat as necessary to install each of the Easy CD Creator,
DirectCD, and UDF Reader components.
8. Restart Windows.
Step 10. Using CD-R and CD-RW discs
The CD-ReWritable drive can write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs.
CD-R discs cannot be erased, but can be used with standard CD-ROM
drives and CD players. You can use CD-R discs to record audio
tracks, store data, archive files, and copy files from another CD.
CD-RW discs can be erased and re-written, but can be used only with
newer Multi-Read and CD-RW compatible CD-ROM and DVD-ROM
drives. You can use CD-RW discs to back up, store and update files,
or to copy files from another CD.
Note: CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW discs
are not playable on most audio CD players.
Step 11. Using the Easy CD Creator/DirectCD
programs
To use the Easy CD Creator/DirectCD software, insert a blank or
partially-recorded CD-R or CD-RW disc (this option kit includes a
blank CD-R disc and a blank CD-RW disc) into your CD-RW drive
and follow the displayed menu instructions to select the type of CD
you would like to create. If the menu does not display, use the
following procedure to start Easy CD Creator or DirectCD:
1. Click Start.
2. Select Programs.
3. Select Adaptec Easy CD Creator or Adaptec Direct CD.
4. Click Easy CD Creator or Adaptec DirectCD.
The Easy CD Creator or DirectCD Wizard window will open.
Formatting CDs
You must format a blank CD-RW disc before you can copy files to it.
To format a CD
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with the DirectCD program:
1. Use one of the following methods to begin writing data to your
CD:
Insert a blank disc (included) in the drive. After a few
seconds a window opens prompting you to “Please select the
type of CD you wish to create.” Select: (Click to create a
data CD that will be accessible through a drive letter...).
Double-click the CD icon on the Windows taskbar. Follow
the on-screen instructions in the DirectCD Wizard window to
prepare the CD so you can write data directly to it.
The DirectCD Wizard Welcome screen displays.
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Some CDs, such as multisession CDs, do not require formatting. For more information, see the online manual.
1-8 IBM 2X/4X/24X CD-ReWritable Internal IDE Option Kit