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Operating Basics

■Writing with software other than Drag'n Drop CD+DVD is not recommended.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/ -RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc.

■Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:

■Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

■Operate the computer for any other function, including using a mouse or Touch Pad or 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 display, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

■Open the CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD±R/±RW or DVD Multi drive.■Do not use standby/hibernation while writing or rewriting.

■Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby/hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD±R/±RW or DVD Multi drive tray.

■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.

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

Drag’n Drop CD+DVDNote the following limitations when you use Drag'n Drop CD+DVD:■DVD-Video cannot be created using Drag'n Drop CD+DVD.■DVD-Audio cannot be created using Drag'n Drop CD+DVD.

■You cannot use Drag'n Drop CD+DVD's music CD function to record music to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc.

■Do not use the DISC Backup function of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD to copy DVD-Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.

■DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the DISC Backup function of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD.

■You cannot backup a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW using the DISC Backup function of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD.

■You cannot back up DVD-ROM, DVD-Video or DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW to CD-R/RW using the DISC Backup function of Drag'n Drop CD+DVD.

TECRA M2 4-15