Getting Started Guide

Creating (Burning) CDs and DVDs
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Creating (Burning) Data CDs Using
Windows XP
Your PC has recording software to record data files, such as text files or digital
pictures, onto CDs.
1 Click Start on the taskbar and choose My Documents or the folder that has
the files you want to copy.
2 Select the file or files you want to copy.
3 Click Copy to CD in the Tasks list.
4 Click My Computer in the Other Places list and then double-click the disc
drive you want to use.
5 Insert a blank disc into the drive.
6 Click Write these files to CD in the CD Writing Tasks list. The CD Writing
Wizard window appears.
7 Click Next.
8 Click Finish.
Creating (Burning) CDs with RecordNow!
NOTE: For more information about recording CDs, refer to the Help menu in the
RecordNow! software program.
NOTE:
The CD-RW, DVD Writer, or Double-Layer drive is available on select
models only.
1 Click Start on the taskbar.
2 Choose All Programs.
3 Click Sonic RecordNow!, and then click RecordNow! again.
NOTE: Previously recorded files on CD-RW discs must be erased before
recording music files. CD-R discs cannot be erased.
4 If you need to erase a disc (CD-RW or DVD+RW): Insert the disc, and select the
Home Screen Tab, and then select Erase Disc.