17
GB
4
4.2 Preparing to write a CD
Before creating a CD:
1. By clicking
"Start" - "Programs" - "Accessories" - "System Tools" -"Scandisk"
check your hard disk with the Scandisk program
.
2. By clicking
"Start" - "Programs" - "Accessories" - "System Tools" - "Disk
Defragmenter"
defragment your hard disk
.
Note: Under Windows NT 4.0 you will need an additional software tool
for Defragmentation.
other preparations:
No sleep mode setting / no multitasking
Closing all open windows and other running programs (Anti Virus)
Deactivating automatic recognition of CDs
(in the Device Manager under Windows 95/98/ME/2000)
Deactivating the screen saver
Log out of the network before starting the writing procedure (if applicable)
Deactivate your modem
Note: (only Cable II Parallel) When writing at 4x speed, please observe
the aforemetioned steps. The Cable II Parallel also requires a faster EPP
mode.
4.3 Procedure for writing CDs
There are two procedures for creating and writing your CDs.
Mastering
Packet Writing
4.3.1 The Mastering procedure
is a process for creating data CDs and Audio CDs. Data is compiled onto a "Master
CD" in one (session) or several (multisession) writing procedures. During these
procedures, the data is made compatible according to various industry norms,
allowing for example, audio CDs to be read by any CD player. The standards for
new technology (for CD, video etc.) are prepared for data storage in special
readable formats. Special programs such as "Easy Creator", WinOnCD,
CEQuadrat ToGo!, Nero BurningROM are necessary to convert data into
these specified formats. These types of programs are necessary for writing data
CDs in ISO 9660 and Joliet formats as well as for writing audio CDs, Mixed Mode
CDs and Photo CDs.
Note: Data CDs in Joliet format are only readable under Windows 95/98/
ME/2000 and Windows NT 4.0.
Preparing to write a CD
