Operating Basics

When writing or rewriting

Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW.

■Always copy data from the HDD to the CD. Do not use cut-and-paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

■Do not perform any of the following actions:

■Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

■Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a mouse or Touch Pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.

■Start a communication application such as a modem.

■Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following: PC card, SD card, USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

■Open the optical media drive.

■Remove the optical media drive from the Slim Select Bay.

■If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting errors may occur.

■Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subject to vibration such as airplanes, trains or cars. Do not use an unstable surface such as a stand.

■Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away from the computer.

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive

You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are preinstalled: RecordNow!, and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions.

■CD-R discs can be written to only once. CD-RW discs can be rewritten many times.

■When the power of the optical media drive is off, the disc tray will not open even if the eject button is pushed. Use the optical media drive power icon to turn the power of the optical media drive on. Refer to Chapter 1, Special features.

■Do not turn off the power of the optical media drive while the computer is accessing the drive. If you turn off the power, you may lose data.

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