SymptomCause/Remedy

Cannot write data. c If this drive has not been recognized correctly by the personal computer, normal read/write operation is not possible. See the section “Drive is not connected correctly to the personal computer” on page 29.

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.

cThe DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), 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 the RecordNow! software.)

For details on how to delete data, refer to “Help” of the software installed on your personal computer.

cOnce you write data to a DVD+R DL (Double Layer), DVD+R, DVD-R DL (Dual Layer), DVD-R, or CD-R disc, you cannot rewrite data on the disc. Also, you cannot delete data written on the disc.

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

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