[. . . ] Important: Before using HP DLA to copy files directly to CDs, you must format the disc. [. . . ] To format a disc that allows you to record files using the DLA program: 1 Press the Eject button on the hp cd-writer drive, and insert the blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. You must select the full format for a CD-RW disc the first time you format it. Note: Full format can take from 20 to 45 minutes, depending on the speed of the drive and the size of your disc. Right-clicking a file, and selecting Send To, and then selecting your drive. s If you want to use your DLA-formatted disc in another CD drive that does not support DLA, right-click the hp cd-writer drive icon and select Make Compatible. Important: The Make Compatible option for DLA software is available only for uncompressed CD-R discs. Once you make a disc compatible, the disc is closed, and you can't write any more files to it. [. . . ] Important: The Make Compatible option for DLA software is available only for uncompressed CD-R discs. [. . . ]