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 Burn a DVD in the SILS Lab


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DVD-R/W vs DVD+R/W
To burn a DVD

 DVD-R/W vs 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->Roxio Creator. If a registration dialog box comes up, hit Cancel and select Remind Me Later.

The Home screen will open up. Select Data on the left menu.

Roxio 9 Data Dialog

Select Data Disc on the left menu.

Roxio 9 Data Disc Dialog

Drag and drop files into the Window. When ready, select the red Click button to continue button at the bottom-right corner.

Roxio 9 Dialog with Files

The DVD will eject. Select Done and exit the program.

Roxio 9 Completed Dialog