Basic Operation
To Write to DVD Media
If your notebook is equipped with a DVD+RW/R and CDRW combo drive, you must install Roxio Easy CD Creator and Sonic My DVD software from the CDs included with your notebook before you can write to DVD media.
When writing to DVD+R or DVD+RW media, observe the following guidelines:
■Place the notebook on a flat, stable surface, and ensure that room temperature is below 90° F.
■Ensure that the AC adapter is connected to the notebook and an AC electrical outlet.
■Close and exit all other software applications, except Roxio Easy CD Creator (when writing a data disc) or Sonic My DVD (when writing a video disc).
Securing Your Notebook
To Set Up Password Protection
To protect your notebook from access by another user, set up the password protection as follows:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > User Accounts, then select your account.
2.Select Create a Password, then set the password.
3.Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
4.On the Advanced tab, select the option to prompt for a password when the notebook leaves Standby.
✎To cancel password protection, repeat the preceding steps, but set an empty password.
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