HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus User's Guide - C4381-90100

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Chapter 5: Making Data CDs
Chapter 5:
Making Data CDs
To make data CDs, you can use DirectCD.
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DirectCD provides a way to
write files directly to a CD-Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW)
disc, much like you would to a floppy diskette or removable drive.
With DirectCD you can read and write files directly to your CD with any
software application that can read and write to a drive letter. Some
examples include:
■ Software applications such as Microsoft Word, when you use the
Save or Save As commands
■ Windows Explorer, when you drag and drop files
■ Windows 95
®
/NT, when you use the Send To command
■ MS-DOS, when you use command prompts from within
Windows 95/NT
DirectCD provides a file system based on UDF v.1.5 and writes data to the
CD-R or CD-RW disc using packet-writing technology. This file system
gives you drive letter access to your CD-RW drive.
DirectCD includes a wizard that guides you step-by-step through the
process of preparing and ejecting CD-R and CD-RW discs.
Uses for DirectCD
DirectCD is the easiest way to save data files directly to CD. Uses for
DirectCD include:
■ Archiving data
■ Backing up a hard drive