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Formatting discs
Format discs in the following situations. Use this software to format discs that you will use with this software.
When reusing DVD-RW discs
When using DVD-RAM discs that you have used in other equipment
(Formatting is not required when adding content to DVD-RAM discs recorded with this software.)
When deleting all data on DVD-RAM or DVD-RW discs
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Important
Formatting deletes all data on a disc. This data cannot be
restored. Check the content carefully before formatting.
Before formatting, clear any protection for discs by using the
equipment originally used to protect the disc. ●
Tip
DVD-R discs can be used without formatting them. (Formatting is not
possible for these discs.)
Format both sides of double-sided discs, one side after another.
When recording video content to SD cards, use a compatible video
camera
(→10) to format the cards.
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