SymptomCause/Remedy

Cannot write data. c If this drive has not been recognized correctly by the computer, normal read/write operation is not possible. See the section “Drive is not detected by the computer” on page 44.

cIf the supplied software has not been installed correctly, writing is not possible.

cIf the drive was brought from a cold to a warm location, condensation may have formed inside the drive. Allow the unit to stand for a while.

cIf a CD-R or CD-RW disc was written with “Drag’n Drop CD+DVD”, it is not disc possible to add data after:

•Creating a music CD with the “Music” box.

•Creating a DVD or CD backup with the “DISC Backup” box.

•Selecting “Close disc” in “DATA DISC Options”.

cThe DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, or CD-RW disc may already be full. If a disc is full, you cannot add data.

cYou cannot write data to DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or CD-R discs for which data writing ended in failure. Delete the data and then rewrite the disc.

Follow the procedure below to delete data from DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or CD-RW discs. (Use “Drag’n Drop CD+DVD”.)

1 Close all applications other than “Drag’n Drop CD”, and then insert the disc that you want to erase into the drive.

2 Right-click over the “Drag’n Drop CD+DVD” box, and then select “Erase RW disc”.

3 Select “Quick erase” or “Full erase”, and then click “OK”.

cYou cannot reuse DVD+R, DVD-R, or CD-R discs to which data writing ended in failure.

cMake sure that the disc has been inserted correctly, with the side to be played facing down.

It takes a long time to c As a rule, it takes more time to read a CD-RW than it

read the CD-RW.does a CD-R or CD-ROM. There are also major difference between disc formats, which may also affect reading time.

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