Document Outline

• Adaptec Easy CD Creator Standard Edition
  • User’s Guide
  • Contents
    • 1
      • Introduction
    • 2
      • Getting Started
    • 3
      • Making an Audio CD
    • 4
      • Making a Data CD
    • 5
      • Making a Multisession CD
    • 6
      • Making a Bootable CD
    • 7
      • Combining Data And Audio on a CD
    • 8
      • Making a CD from a Disc Image
    • 9
      • Making a Copy of a CD
    • 10
      • Making a Custom Jewel Case Insert
    • 11
      • Troubleshooting
    • A
      • Command Reference
    • B
      • Setting Options and Properties
• 1
  • Introduction
    • Make CDs Right on Your Desktop
    • Deluxe Edition Features
    • System Requirements
    • Supported Formats
    • File System Options
    • About CD-Recordable and CD-ReWritable Technology
      • CD-R Advantages
      • CD-RW Advantages
    • Getting Help
• 2
  • Getting Started
    • Installing Easy CD Creator
      • 1 Insert the Adaptec Easy CD Creator CD into your ...
      • 2 Select from one of the following:
      • 3 Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
    • Opening Easy CD Creator
      • 1 In Windows 95, click the Start button located on...
      • 2 Select Programs, point to Adaptec Easy CD Creato...
    • Using the Wizard to Make a CD
      • 1 Select the type of CD you want to make: Data CD ...
      • 2 Follow the on-screen instructions in the Wizard ...
      • 1 Click the Adaptec Easy CD Creator Wizard title b...
      • 2 Drag the Wizard window to the right side until y...
    • About the Easy CD Creator Window
    • Direct Access to Windows Explorer
    • Obtaining Blank CDs
    • Care and Handling of Recordable CDs
• 3
  • Making an Audio CD
    • How to Make an Audio CD
      • Recording Audio Tracks from an Existing Music CD
        • 1 Select New CD Layout from the File menu or open ...
        • 2 Click the Audio CD Layout tab.
        • 3 Insert the source CD, which contains the songs y...
        • 4 In the Explorer section of the window, select th...
        • 5 Drag the songs that you want to record from Expl...
        • 6 Repeat steps 3-5 for each existing music CD from...
        • 7 Select Create CD from the File menu when you hav...
        • 8 Make changes, if any, to the CD Creation Setup s...
      • Recording Wave Files Stored on Your Hard Drive
        • 1 Insert a blank CD into your CD recorder.
        • 2 Select New CD Layout from the File menu or open ...
        • 3 Click the Audio CD Layout tab.
        • 4 Select the Wave files you want to record from Ex...
        • 5 Select Create CD from the File menu when you hav...
        • 6 Make changes, if any, to the CD Creation Setup s...
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      • Pre-recording Audio Tracks to Wave Files
        • 1 Insert the source CD, which contains the song yo...
        • 2 Click the Audio CD Layout tab.
        • 3 Select the audio track you want to pre-record fr...
        • 4 Highlight the audio track in the Audio CD Layout...
        • 5 Select Pre-record to WAV file from the Track men...
        • 6 Type in a file name for the Wave file and choose...
        • 7 Click Save.
      • Combining Both Audio Tracks and Wave Files
    • Modifying Your CD Layout
      • Changing the Order of Your Songs
        • 1 Select the song whose order you want to change i...
        • 2 Drag it to the position you want it to appear in...
      • Removing Songs from Your CD Layout
        • 1 Select the song you want to remove in the Audio ...
        • 2 Select Cut from the Edit menu.
      • Renaming Songs in Your CD Layout
        • 1 Select the song you want to rename in the Audio ...
        • 2 Select Rename in the Track menu.
        • 3 Type in the new name in the text box.
      • Merging (Composite) Tracks
        • 1 Select two or more songs you want to merge into ...
        • 2 Select Merge Tracks from the Effects menu.
      • Splitting Composite Tracks
        • 1 Select the composite track you want to separate....
        • 2 Select Split Tracks from the Effects menu.
      • Saving a CD Layout
        • 1 Select Save As from the File menu.
        • 2 Type in the File name.
        • 3 Select the location where you want to store the ...
      • Opening an Existing CD Layout
    • Closing an Audio CD
      • 1 Select Disc Information from the Disc menu.
      • 2 Click Close Session.
      • 3 Click OK.
    • Playing an Audio CD
    • CD-DA Recording Tips
      • Using Easy CD Creator Wizard
      • Using CD Copier
      • Minutes on a CD
      • Recording Time
      • Recording from a CD-ROM Drive
      • Eliminating the Two-Second Gap Between Tracks
      • Using a Disc Image to Record Your CD
      • Leaving the Session Open
• 4
  • Making a Data CD
    • How to Make a Data CD
      • Adding Files and Folders to Your CD Layout
        • 1 Select New CD Layout from the File menu or open ...
        • 2 Click the Data CD Layout tab.
        • 3 Select the files and folders you want to add to ...
      • Defining CD Layout Properties (Optional)
        • 1 Select CD Layout Properties from the File menu.
        • 2 Click the Data Settings tab.
        • 3 Select one of the two File System options depend...
        • 4 Click the File System Properties button and type...
        • 5 Click OK to return to the Data Settings tab.
        • 6 Make changes, if any, to the CD Layout Propertie...
      • Creating the CD
        • 1 Insert a blank CD into your CD recorder.
        • 2 Select Create CD from the File menu or click the...
        • 3 Make changes, if any, to the CD Creation Setup s...
    • Modifying Your CD Layout
      • Creating New Folders
      • Changing the Order of Files and Folders
        • 1 Select the file or folder you want to move in th...
        • 2 Drag it to the position you want it to appear in...
      • Removing Files and Folders
        • 1 Select the file and/or folder that you want to r...
        • 2 Select Remove from the Edit menu.
      • Renaming Files and Folders
        • 1 Select the file or folder you want to rename in ...
        • 2 Select Rename from the Edit menu.
        • 3 Type in the new name you want to call the file o...
      • Finding Files
        • 1 Make sure the CD layout is the active window.
        • 2 Select Find from the Tools menu.
        • 3 Type in the name of the file you are looking for...
      • Saving a CD Layout
        • 1 Select Save As from the File menu.
        • 2 Type in a file name for the CD layout.
        • 3 Select the location where you want to store the ...
      • Opening an Existing CD Layout
    • Advanced Options
      • Using File Ordering Priorities
        • Viewing File Ordering Priorities
          • 1 Select Options from the Tools menu.
          • 2 Select Show File Ordering Tab in the View option...
          • 3 Click the File Ordering tab.
        • Assigning File Ordering Priorities
          • 1 Select the file(s) in the right side of the File...
          • 2 Drag the file(s) to a different file ordering pr...
        • Adding New Priorities
          • 1 Select New Priority from the Edit menu.
          • 2 Type a name in the Name text box.
          • 3 Select a color to identify the priority in the C...
          • 4 Click the Move Up or Move Down buttons to positi...
          • 5 Click OK.
        • Deleting Priorities
          • 1 Select the priority you want to delete in the Fi...
          • 2 Select Delete Priority from the Edit menu.
        • Changing the Order of Files Within Priorities
          • Manually
          • Using File Proprieties
            • 1 Select the files in right side of the File Order...
            • 2 Select Re-order Files from the Edit menu.
            • 3 Select the option for which you want to re-order...
        • Finding Files Within File Ordering Priorities
          • 1 Select Find Files from the Edit menu.
          • 2 Type the name of the file in the Named text box....
          • 3 Select the Priority you want to search in the Lo...
        • Displaying Priority Properties
          • 1 Right-click on the priority.
          • 2 Select Properties.
          • 3 Make changes, if any, in the Edit Priority windo...
    • CD-ROM Writing Tips
      • Using Easy CD Creator Wizard
      • CD-ROM Formats
      • Using a Disc Image to Make Your CD-ROM Disc
      • Using CD Copier Deluxe
      • Making a Bootable CD
• 5
  • Making a Multisession CD
    • How to Make a Multisession CD
      • 1 To write the first session, add the files and fo...
      • 2 Select CD Layout Properties from the File menu.
      • 3 Click the Data Settings tab and select one of th...
      • 4 Click the Properties button and select either Mo...
      • 5 Insert a blank CD into your CD recorder and sele...
      • 6 To add another session, insert your data CD into...
      • 7 Follow steps 1-4 above. Be sure to select the sa...
      • 8 Easy CD Creator automatically imports the previo...
      • 9 Select Create CD from the File menu.
      • Importing Previous Sessions
        • 1 Follow steps 1-4 in How to Make a Multisession C...
        • 2 In the Data Settings tab of the CD Layout Proper...
        • 3 Click OK and continue creating your CD.
      • Importing a Specific Session
        • 1 Follow steps 1-4 in How to Make a Multisession C...
        • 2 Select Import Session from the Disc menu.
        • 3 Select the session you want to import and click ...
    • Multisession CD Writing Tips
      • Deciding Which Format to Use: CD-ROM or CD-ROM XA
        • 1 The CD-ROM drive you are using does not read mul...
        • 2 The CD-ROM drive you are using recognizes a CD a...
      • Testing Your Multisession CD
      • Importing Sessions
      • Accessing Different Sessions
• 6
  • Making a Bootable CD
    • How to Make a Bootable CD
      • 1 Insert the source bootable floppy diskette into ...
      • 2 Select CD Layout Properties from the File menu.
      • 3 Click the Data Settings tab.
      • 4 Select the ISO 9660 File System option. See Data...
      • 5 Select Bootable and click OK.
      • 6 Follow the steps in How to Make a Data CD on pag...
    • Tips for Making a Bootable CD
• 7
  • Combining Data And Audio on a CD
    • What is a Mixed-Mode CD?
    • What is a CD Extra Disc?
    • How to Make a Mixed-Mode CD
      • 1 Prepare the data portion of your CD. See How to ...
      • 2 Insert a blank CD into your CD recorder.
      • 3 Select New CD Layout from the File menu.
      • 4 Click the Data CD Layout tab.
      • 5 Select the data files you want to add listed in ...
      • 6 Click the Audio CD Layout tab.
      • 7 Select the songs you want to record listed in Ex...
      • 8 Select Create CD from the File menu.
      • 9 Make changes, if any, to the CD Creation Setup s...
    • How to Make a CD Extra Disc
      • 1 Follow steps 1-7 in How to Make a Mixed-Mode CD ...
      • 2 Select CD Layout Properties from the File menu.
      • 3 Click the Data Settings tab.
      • 4 Select CD EXTRA.
      • 5 Click the Properties button next to the CD Extra...
      • 6 Type in the information in the General tab (See ...
      • 7 Click OK again to return to the Data CD Layout t...
      • 8 Select Create CD from the File menu.
      • 9 Make changes, if any, to the CD Creation Setup s...
    • CD Extra Disc Properties General Tab
    • Mixed-Mode and CD Extra Writing Tips
      • When to Use Mixed-Mode
      • When to Use CD Extra
      • Differences Between the Two Methods
      • Multimedia CDs
      • Using a Multimedia Authoring Program
• 8
  • Making a CD from a Disc Image
    • How to Make a Disc Image
      • Creating the Disc Image
        • 1 Add your data and/or audio files to a CD layout ...
        • 2 Select Create Disc Image from the File menu.
        • 3 Select the location on your hard drive where you...
        • 4 Type in the name of the file and click Save.
      • Creating the CD from a Disc Image
        • 1 Select Create CD from Disc Image from the File m...
        • 2 Select the image file (*.cif) you want to make i...
        • 3 Make changes, if any, to the CD Creation Setup s...
    • Disc Image Writing Tips
• 9
  • Making a Copy of a CD
    • What Kinds of CDs Can I Copy?
    • Opening CD Copier Deluxe
      • 1 In Windows 95, click the Start button located on...
      • 2 Select Programs, point to Adaptec Easy CD Creato...
    • How to Make a Copy of a CD
      • 1 Select the source drive from which you want to c...
      • 2 Select the destination drive that contains the b...
      • 3 Make changes, if any, in the Advanced tab settin...
      • 4 Select one of the following options:
      • 5 Select the number of copies you want to make.
      • 6 Click Copy to begin recording a copy of your CD....
      • 7 Follow the on-screen instructions and insert a b...
    • CD Copier Advanced Tab Settings
    • CD Copier Tips
      • Testing Your CD Copier Setup
      • Source CD-ROM Drives for CD-to-CD Copying
      • Using the CD Recorder for CD-to-CD Copying
      • Copying Audio and Mixed-Mode
      • Making Multiple Copies
• 10
  • Making a Custom Jewel Case Insert
    • How to Make a Jewel Case Insert
      • Editing Inserts
        • Viewing Inserts
          • 1 Click the Jewel Case Layout tab.
          • 2 From the Page menu, select the part of the inser...
        • Zooming
          • 1 Select Zoom from the Page menu.
          • 2 Select the zoom level you want to apply.
          • 3 Click OK.
        • Using Rulers and Grids
          • Using Rulers
          • Using Grids
            • 1 Select Grid from the Layout menu.
            • 2 Select Snap to Grid from the Layout menu.
        • Positioning Inserts
      • Adding Text and Graphics
        • Adding Text
          • 1 Select Insert Text from the Edit menu.
          • 2 Type the text in the Text box.
          • 3 Select the text attributes you want to use:
          • 4 Click OK.
        • Editing Text Objects
          • 1 Double-click the text object you want to edit.
          • 2 Select the text attributes you want to change. S...
          • 3 Click OK.
        • Adding Graphics
          • Creating and Inserting OLE Objects
            • 1 Select Insert New Object from the Edit menu.
            • 2 Select the Create New option.
            • 3 Select the application in which you want to crea...
            • 4 Click OK.
          • Inserting Existing OLE Objects
            • 1 Select Insert New Object from the Edit menu.
            • 2 Select the Create from File option.
            • 3 Select the location where the file is stored.
            • 4 Click OK.
          • Editing OLE Objects
            • 1 Double-click the object you want to edit.
            • 2 Make the changes you want to apply to the object...
            • 3 Click outside the object.
          • Removing Objects
            • 1 Select the object(s) you want to remove.
            • 2 Select Remove from the Edit menu.
          • Unremoving Objects
        • Resizing Objects
          • 1 Select the object(s) you want to resize.
          • 2 Select the resize handles of the bounding box.
          • 3 Move the resize handles until the object is the ...
        • Moving Objects
          • 1 Select the object(s) you want to move.
          • 2 Drag the object(s) to the desired location on th...
        • Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Objects
          • 1 Select the object(s) you want to cut, copy, or p...
          • 2 Select Cut, Copy, or Paste from the Edit menu.
        • Aligning Objects
          • 1 Select two or more objects you want to align.
          • 2 Select Align from the Arrange menu.
          • 3 Select the align option you want to use:
          • 4 Click OK.
        • Justifying Objects
          • 1 Select one or more objects you want to justify.
          • 2 From the Arrange menu, select the justify option...
        • Changing the Order of Objects
          • 1 Select the object you want to move up or down th...
          • 2 Select Order from the Arrange menu.
          • 3 Select the order option you want to use:
      • Arranging Track Titles
        • Creating Track Column Lists
        • Displaying Track Numbers and Duration Times
        • Fitting Tracks on a Page
      • Printing Jewel Case Inserts
        • 1 Select Print from the File menu.
        • 2 Click OK.
        • 1 Select Print Preview from the File menu.
        • 2 Click OK.
    • Setting Insert Layout Options
      • 1 Select Options from the Layout menu.
      • 2 Make your selections based on the information in...
      • 3 Click OK.
      • Margins Tab
      • Units Tab
      • Fonts Tab
• 11
  • Troubleshooting
    • Testing Your System Configuration
      • When to Test
      • How to Run the System Tests
        • 1 Select System Tests from the Tools menu.
        • 2 Select from one of the following options:
        • 3 Click Do Test to perform the test.
    • Resolving Common Problems
      • Problems Reading Recordable CDs
      • Problems Reading Multisession CDs
      • CD-ROM Drive Incompatibility with Recordable CDs
    • Finding Error Message Descriptions
    • Using the Online Help
    • Getting Technical Support
      • Electronic Support
• A
  • Command Reference
    • The Easy CD Creator Main Toolbar
    • Button
      • Additional Audio CD Layout Toolbar Icons
    • Button
      • Additional Jewel Case Layout Toolbar Icons
    • Button
      • The File Menu
      • The Edit Menu
      • The View Menu
      • The Disc Menu
      • The Tools Menu
      • The Help Menu
      • The Track Menu
      • The Effects Menu
      • The Layout Menu
      • The Text Menu
      • The Arrange Menu
      • The Page Menu
• B
  • Setting Options and Properties
    • CD Creation Setup Settings
      • CD Creation Setup General Tab
      • CD Creation Setup Advanced Tab
    • Setting
      • CD Creation Setup Summary Tab
      • CD Layout Properties
        • CD Layout Properties General Tab
        • Data Settings
        • Audio Settings
        • File Types
        • File System Properties
      • Setting General Options
        • 1 Select Options in the Tools menu.
        • 2 Make your selections based on the information in...
        • 3 Click OK.
    • Glossary
      • W
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