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Burn a CD or DVD

DVD-R/W Versus DVD+R/W

All lab computers can burn DVD+R or +RW discs. Only newer computers (the four closest to the Collaboratory) can also burn DVD-R or -RW discs. Look at your disc to see which kind it is, and use the appropriate computer.

To Burn a DVD

To burn a DVD in the lab, insert a blank DVD into the drive with the RW ReWriteable insignia on the right corner of the drive door.

The blank DVD dialog box should open automatically. Select Cancel.

Go to Start->All Programs->DVD Burning->InfraRecorder.

The Home screen will open up. The Data Disc icon will be the top left choice on the menu. Choose DVD on the Data Disc icon.

InfraRecorder Main Menu

Navigate to the files you want to burn on the DVD in the Explorer view. Drag and drop files into the empty window below.

When ready, select the third icon from the left on the top menu to Burn the current compilation to a physical compact disc.

Roxio 9 Data Disc Dialog

A new window will appear. Select OK to begin the burning process. A temporary window will appear while the files are burning to the disc. When complete, this window will close, and the DVD will automatically eject. If you plan to burn the same data at a later time, Save as a Project. Close the window to exit the program.

How to Burn an Audio CD on Mac OS X

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Most Macintosh computers now can burn CD's. It is fairly easy and straight forward to burn a data CD, but it is sometimes more difficult to burn a music CD. Just read this quick tutorial to learn how.

Steps

  1. Open up iTunes.iTunes icon
  2. Create a new playlist by clicking the + button in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen, apple N, or File>New Playlist.
  3. Name your playlist.
  4. Click and drag your selected songs from the library into the playlist.
  5. Change the order by dragging the songs around if desired.
  6. Insert a blank CD.
  7. Click on the "Burn" button in the bottom corner of the screen.
  8. Choose your settings.
  9. Wait patiently. iTunes will burn the music you put in the playlist onto the CD. This may take a while, depending on the speed of your drive. When the CD is done, an audio CD with the tracks you put on it will pop up in iTunes. You can now eject the CD and it will be ready for use.

Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

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