Operating Basics

Writing with software other than Drag'n Drop CD+DVD has not been confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.

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 PC.

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

Open the optical media drive.

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 Multi drive

You can use the DVD Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/ -RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM:

Drag'n Drop CD+DVD, licensed by Easy Systems Japan Ltd., and DigiOn Inc., InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.

TECRA M2

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