CD-RW Basics, Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator

CD-RW Basics

(available on selected models)

If your Notebook has a CD-RW drive, you can create your own audio and data CDs.

This section covers:

•Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator

•Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator

•Preventing Buffer Under-run Errors

•Accessing Easy CD Creator User Information

CD-RW refers to Compact Discs (or Drives) that are Readable and Writable.

You must close all other Windows programmes before installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator .

Insert the Adaptec Easy CD Creator disc into the CD-RW drive and complete the following steps to install the Adaptec Easy CD Creator software.

To install the Easy CD Creator, complete the following steps:

1.Once the CD is inserted, the Adaptec Installation dialogue box opens. Click Easy CD Creator.

2.Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

3.When prompted, select a location on the hard disk to store the Easy CD Creator programme, or accept the recommended location, and then click Next.

4.When prompted, select a folder where the programme icons will be placed or accept the recommended location and click Next.

5.When the installation is complete, click Finish.

6.You will be prompted to restart your Notebook. You must do this before you can use Adaptec Easy CD Creator.

To install the Direct CD programme, complete the following steps:

1.On the Adaptec Installation Window, click Direct CD.

2.Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

3.When prompted, select a location on the hard disk to store the Direct CD programme, or accept the recommended location, and then click Next.

4.When prompted, select a folder where the programme icons will be placed. Click Next to continue the installation.

5.When the installation is complete, click Finish.

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