CD-RW Basics

(available on select 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™ 4

•Using Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4

•Preventing Buffer Underrun Errors

•Accessing Easy CD Creator 4 User Information

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

You must close all other Windows programs before installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4.

Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator™ 4

Insert the Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 disc into the CD-RW drive and complete the following steps to install the Adaptec Easy CD Creator software.

Easy CD Creator and Direct CD

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 program, or accept the recommended location, and then click Next.

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

5.When the installation is complete, click Finish.

To install the Direct CD program, 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 program, or accept the recommended location, and then click Next.

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

5.When the installation is complete, click Finish.

PRESARIO MOBILE INTERNET PC

USING THE CD OR DVD DRIVE 5-17

1400 SERIES