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New DVD-RW discs are produced formatted in a “Sequential” writing mode by the manufacturer. This means that they behave similarly to rewritable CDs. Burning data is possible until closing of the disc or recording it to its full capacity. Then the disc should be erased in order to be recorded again. When using "Erase DVD-RW" project, the disc will keep its “Sequential” mode. To change the disc to the alternative recording mode, it needs formatting. 

DVD-RW Restricted Overwrite (DVD-RW RO) behaves in a similar manner as a DVD+RW disc, where data can be appended until the disc is full. Only then does the disc need formatting again for further recording. 

Before initiating formatting of the disc, please insert a DVD-RW disc into the drive to be formatted. 

Steps to format a DVD-RW: 

1. Start up SwiftDisc Burning Wizard. 

2. Choose section: Toolbox => option: Format DVD-RW. 

3. Select the drive where you inserted the DVD-RW to be formatted. You can verify the information about the selected device and disc space availability. Press the “Next” button. 

4. Select a format method from the “Format Method” drop-down menu. 

=> The “Quick Format” function prepares the DVD-RW media for further recording. The disc will appear to be empty but the data will not be erased physically. 

Hint: This function should be treated with caution if the disc contains confidential data. 

=> The “Full Format” function overwrites physically all data on the disc. The thorough disc formatting will take some time, depending on the media and device speed. 

When you finish selecting the format method, press the “Finish” button. This will initiate the actual formatting process. 

5. After the actual formatting process has been initiated, you will be directed to the "Progress screen". Please wait until the formatting process is finished. Select a device to review the progress of formatting a particular disc: elapsed time and estimated time to complete the formatting. 

When the formatting procedure is over, press the "Continue" button to start another project, or press the "Exit" button to leave SwiftDisc Burning Wizard.