ÑtxtINTRO1ÑWelcome to the world of recordable CDsÑ
ÑtxtINTRO2ÑHP's CD-Writer 4020iÑ
ÑtxtINTRO3ÑLearn about this exciting new mediaÑ
ÑtxtINTRO4ÑLearn which programs to useÑ
ÑtxtAUDIOÑMusic CDsÑ
ÑtxtARCHIVEÑArchive filesÑ
ÑtxtDISTRIBUTEÑMultiple copiesÑ
ÑtxtSEARCHÑEasy searchÑ
ÑtxtPROGGROUPÑUse this program in the HP SureStore program group . . .Ñ
ÑtxtHELPÑUsing the 1-Minute Guide:
You must use the mouse to navigate through this guide.
If the cursor is shaped like a hand, just click the mouse to initiate an action.
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- The blue check mark means you have completed that section
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To remove this guide from your hard drive, simply delete all of the files in the "Guide95" subdirectory located under the rest of your hpcdr files. (The default location is "c:\Hpcdr\Guide95")Ñ
ÑtxtABOUTÑ1-Minute Guide for HP SureStore CD-Writer
Version: 3.15
Hewlett-Packard Company
Copyright⌐ 1995Ñ
╗MAIN_TOPICS½
Main Topics: 1-Minute Guide for CD-Writer
Click on any topic below:
ñImportant things to know about CD recordable media ñNotRuinñ
ñWhat can I do with recordable CDs? ñWhatdoñ
ñOverview of CD-Writer's Programs ñProgramsñ
ñCustomer Support resources available ñCustSupportñ
╗NOT_RUIN½
Important things to know about CD recordable media
ñUp to 650 MB on one CD! There is a catch. ñCatchñ
ñWhy must I use a separate CD with each CD-Writer program? ñSeparateñ
ñCan I write to the same CD more than once? ñMoreOnceñ
ñCan I read my CD using Windows 3.1 as well as Windows 95? ñWin31Tooñ
ñIs it OK to run other programs while writing to CD? ñOtherProgramsñ
ñLabel your HP CD without damaging it! ñRuinLabelingñ
╗NOT_RUIN_CATCH½
What's the catch?
1.44 MB 650 MB
To use the space on your recordable CD most efficiently, copy ¼groups of files ¼to the CD, not individual files.
Each time you write information to your CD (each session), extra space is required for directory and space allocation information
(up to 24 MB of space, depending on the program).
10 - 1MB files copied one-at-a-time = approximately 150 MB on CD
10 - 1MB files copied as a group = approximately 34 MB on CD
╗NOT_RUIN_SEPARATE_CD½
Use a separate CD with each CD-Writer program
CD-writer programs use slightly different format schemes to optimize features.
Use a separate CD with each of the programs that write to CD:
For example, don't use the same CD with the Easy-CD Audio program and the Alchemy Build program.
¼Note: ¼Easy-CD and Easy-CD 95 can share discs.
╗NOT_RUIN_MULTIPLE_WRITES½
Can I write to the same CD more than once?
You can write to your CD multiple times, until it is full.
But, like film in a camera, you cannot erase your recordable CD.
¼Note: ¼with Easy-CD Audio, only one GROUP of songs per CD is possible (one session).
╗NOT_RUIN_WIN31_TOO½
Can I read my CD using Windows 3.1 as well as Windows 95?
The trick is to use DOS compatible file names.
Can I read my CD from Windows 3.1?
ò ¼Easy-CD Audio program ¼, yes, always uses DOS
compatible file names
ò ¼Easy-CD program ¼, yes, always uses DOS compatible file
names
ò ¼Easy-CD for Windows 95 program ¼, yes, if you use the
default Joliet file naming structure
ò ¼Alchemy program ¼, yes, always uses DOS compatible file
names
╗NOT_RUIN_OTHER_PROGRAMS½
Don't run other programs while writing to the recordable disc
Writing to CD is a resource intensive task. Interrupting the writing process in any way may corrupt your recordable disc.
¼Don't use any other programs during the write process. ¼
Recommendations to prevent recordable disc corruption:
ò Log off of the network
ò Sign off from EMAIL
ò Turn off your screen savers
ò Turn off any programs that may interrupt, such as your calendar
reminding you of a meeting or your scheduled backup beginning.
╗NOT_RUIN_LABEL½
Label your HP CD without damaging it
The vulnerable area on your CD is the top surface
(where the label is).
¼Do ¼
ò Use permanent markers to write on your HP CDs.
¼Don'ts ¼
ò Ball-point pens scratch the gold recording surface.
ò Tape or sticker adhesive may cause damage.
Removing tape or stickers can tear off the gold recording surface.
╗WHAT_DO½
Click on any picture to learn more about using recordable CDs
╗WHAT_DO_MUSIC½
Create Music CD's
Make a CD of your favorite music by copying tracks from your music CDs to your recordable CD. For your own use only, of course.
Make your own music using MIDI instruments and their software. Then copy them to and distribute them on CD (*.WAV files only):
ò music demos of your work
ò the kid's piano recital
ò the kids singing for Grandma
You can listen to these creations on any CD player or using Easy-CD Audio and your CD-Writer 4020i.
ñWhich program should I use . . . ñShowIconEasyAudioñ
╗WHAT_DO_DISTRIBUTE½
Make multiple copies of your creations on CDs
Create multi-media files using your own popular authoring tools (such as ToolBookÖ or Macromedia DirectorÖ). Then copy your files to multiple discs:
ò distribute your business's brochures on CD
ò submit a multi-media resume
ò publish your art portfolio on CD
ò send your family's Christmas card in multi-media
ò share your child's best work in first grade
Easy to mail!
ñWhich program should I use . . . ñShowIconEasyCDñ
╗WHAT_DO_ARCHIVE½
Save space on your hard drive
Copy files to a CD where they cannot be deleted. Then delete them from your hard drive:
ò Use your recordable CD like a big diskette.
ò Save tax records or your family's medical records.
ò Create a photo album of previously scanned images.
ò Create your own CD library.
ñWhich program should I use . . . ñShowIconEasyCDñ
╗WHAT_DO_SEARCH½
Provide a file-preview feature and full word-search on each CD
Save all of your text and graphic files to CD and provide a way to ¼search on every word ¼and ¼display every file.¼ Years from now be able to search, view, and copy from these files . . . even if you no longer have the software with which they were created. (Many file formats supported.)
Useful for:
ò parts lists and catalogs
(search for any item and display illustrations)
ò your family's favorite recipes
(search on ingredients)
Easy to mail to your clients and friends.
ñWhich program should I use . . . ñShowIconAlBuildñ
╗OVERVIEW½
Overview of Four CD-Writer Programs
Four programs allow you to write to recordable CDs:
Use ñEasy-CD ñEasyCDñ or ñEasy-CD for Windows 95 ñEasyCD95ñ
to use your recordable CD like a big floppy diskette
Use ñEasy-CD Audio ñEasyAudioñ to write music files to CD
Use ñAlchemy Build ñAlBuildñ to copy files ¼AND automatically ¼
create a search/view database on each CD
╗OVERVIEW_ECDAUDIO½
Use the Easy-CD Audio program to write music files to CD
Just open the Easy-CD Audio program and choose ¼Open CD Deck... ¼to get started. Copy music tracks to your CD one at a time or copy all tracks to your hard drive and then to the CD.
¼Note: ¼you need 10 MB of free space on your hard drive for each minute of the longest song being copied.
Your disc works like any commercial music CD. Listen to your music using portable CD players, CDROM drives, or your CD-Writer 4020i.
ñShow me what the program looks like! ñShowEasyAudioñ
╗OVERVIEW_ECD½
Use the Easy-CD program to copy files to CD
Easy-CD becomes another option in your WindowsÖ File Manager program.
Just open the WindowsÖ File Manager program, highlight the files you want, and choose the Easy-CD pull-down menu to get started. Use ¼Add Files to List,¼ then ¼Write File List to CD.¼
Your files appear on CD just like they would on diskette.
Read your files from any CD drive.
ñShow me what the program looks like! ñShowEasyCDñ
╗OVERVIEW_ECD95½
Use the Easy-CD for Windows 95 program to copy files to CD
Simply open Easy-CD for Windows 95 and click on the
¼Start Explorer ¼button.
Drag folders and/or files from Windows ExplorerÖ onto the Easy-CD for Windows 95 main window.
When you have selected all your files, click on the
¼Record ¼button.
Your files appear on CD just like they would on diskette and you can read your files from any CD drive.
ñShow me what the program looks like! ñShowEasyCD95ñ
╗OVERVIEW_ALBUILD½
Use the Alchemy Build program to copy files to CD plus automatically create search capabilities
Just open the Alchemy Build program and follow the directions in the Alchemist wizard to get started. The Alchemist gives you directions about how to create a database as you copy the files.
After using Alchemy Build to create the CD, you can then use Alchemy Search to:
ò Search for all occurrences of a word across all files on your CD
(For example: view all letters written to Mom)
ò Search by filename
ò Preview the contents of your text and graphic documents
(many formats supported)
ñShow me what the program looks like! ñShowAlBuildñ
╗CUST_SUPPORT½
Customer Support Resources
You have many choices:
ò Manuals, which include support phone numbers
and over-the-modem resources
ò On-line help, available within each program
ò Your local retail store may offer support services
ñBefore you call . . . ñBeforeCallñ
To purchase more CDs call HP SureStore 970-635-1500
╗CUST_SUPPORT_BEFOREFAX½
Before you call . . .
Date: __________________________
To: __________________________
FAX No: __________________________
Company: __________________________
No. of Pages (including this page): _____
From: __________________________
Company: __________________________
Voice No: __________________________
FAX No: __________________________
╗CUST_SUPPORT_BEFORE½
Before you call . . .
To help us better serve you, click on the [Print] button and fill in the following information before you contact us (this will print as a fax cover sheet).
CD-Writer 4020i serial number:__________________________
Software you were using and its version number:__________________________
Exact wording of your error message as it appears on your screen:
Your computer brand name (manufacturer), model and CPU speed:__________________________
Name and version of the operating system that you are using:__________________________
Network name and version number:__________________________
╗POP_3ICONS½
The four programs that write to CD
Learn about these programs later in this 1-Minute Guide.
╗MAGIC_LANTERN_ICON½
Photo-CD viewing
A program that lets you view your own photo-CD's.
╗GUIDE_ICON½
1-Minute Guide to CD-Writer
This Guide!
╗ALSEARCH_ICON½
Alchemy Search Engine
The program that lets you search on and view information copied to CD by Alchemy Build.
(Many file formats supported.)
╗WRITE_PROGRAMS_ICON½
One of Four Programs that Write to CD
There are four very different programs that allow you to write to CD. Learn about them by clicking on the green words above.
