Using the Optical Drive

Notes on CD and DVD media

Do not drop or bend the disc.

Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.

For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center out.

If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth

Writing data to CD-RW/CD-R media

(For models with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)

If you use DirectCD™ to write data, you must first format the disc before writing on a new CD-RW or CD-R. If you do not format the disc, your computer will not recognize it.

If you use Easy CD Creator™ to write data to a CD-RW or CD-R, you do not have to format the disc.

Formatting time and available capacity after formatting when you use a 74-

minute CD-RW or CD-R is as follows:

Media

Formatting Time

Capacity After Formatting

CD-RW

Approximately 30 minutes

Approximately 530 MB

 

 

 

CD-R

Approximately 5 seconds

Approximately 620 MB

 

 

 

To make a CD-R to which data has been written readable on a CD-ROM drive, you need to complete the disc when you eject it. To complete this process, follow the instructions included with your software.

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