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Recording CDs

There is a Smart and Friendly Deluxe 426 Internal 4X CD-RW drive located on MASON and a Plexor Plexwriter 12/4/32 CD-RW on GLAZIER for burning your own CDs. This can be done for local files as well as files from another networked machine. There is not a CD burner attached MUTZU however most CDs created on either MASON or GLAZIER can be read on the Mac.

Some things to know before you start:

  1. The correct speed rated CD-R Media
  2. CD-R media can only be written in one session.
  3. CD-RW media can only be read by CD-RW drives and some DVD drives.
  4. Do not violate any copyright laws when making CDs

Instructions for making DATA CDs:

  1. Insert a CD-R or CD-RW disc in the CD-RW drive on Mason or Glazier.
  2. Under the "Start" menu, choose "Programs -> Utility Programs -> Easy CD Creator Deluxe" or click the "Easy CD Creator" Icon from the Tool Bar.
  3. Select "Data CD" from the Wizard.
  4. Select the folders/files you wish to write to the CD from the available local and network drives.
  5. Decide if you wish to perform the Test. (Not really necessary unless you are getting files over the network)
  6. Press "Finish" to create the CD. The drive will eject the CD when its done.

If you leamaking_CDs.htmlve the computer while you are writing a CD, leave a note on the computer so another user doesn't stop your writing process. Writing a 650MB disk should only take 10-20min.

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