HP Notebook Reference Manual page 93

Formatting Recording Media
You can purchase optical drive media that either are or are not
formatted for DirectCD.
To use DirectCD, use a CD or DVD formatted for DirectCD.
To use Easy CD Creator or CD Copier, do not use a CD or
DVD formatted for DirectCD.
To erase DirectCD formatting from a CD or DVD so the CD
or DVD can be used with Easy CD Creator or CD Copier:
1. Insert the CD or DVD into the optical drive.
2. Select Start > All Programs > Easy CD Creator Basic > CD-
RW Eraser.
3. Select the Erase button.
4. Select the OK button.
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Multimedia
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