22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Adjusting the Picture
If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and 
preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties:
1
Click the 
Start
 button, then click 
Control Panel
.
2
Under 
Pick a category
, click 
Appearance and Themes
.
3
Under 
Pick a task...
, click 
Change the screen resolution
.
4
In the 
Display Properties
 window, click and drag the bar in 
Screen resolution
 to change the setting to 
800 by 600 pixels
.
5
Click the drop-down menu under 
Color quality
, then click 
Medium (16 bit)
.
6
Click 
OK
.
Copying CDs and DVDs
  NOTE: Ensure that you observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs.
This section applies only to computers that have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) 
drive.
  NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by country.
The following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of a CD or DVD using Roxio Creator Plus 
- Dell Edition. You can also use Roxio Creator Plus for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from 
audio files stored on your computer or backing up important data. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, 
and then click the question mark icon in the upper-right corner of the window.
How to Copy a CD or DVD
  NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to DVD media. If you have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you 
experience recording problems, check for available software patches on the Sonic support website at 
www.sonic.com.
The DVD-writable drives installed in Dell computers can write to and read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and 
DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but cannot write to and may not read DVD-RAM or DVD-R DL media.
  NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied using Roxio Creator Plus.
1
Click 
Start
, point to 
All Programs
→
 Roxio
→ 
Creator Projects
, and then click 
RecordNow Copy
.
2
Under the 
Copy 
tab, click 
Disc Copy
.
3
To copy the CD or DVD:
•
If you have one CD/DVD drive
, ensure that the settings are correct, and then click 
Disc Copy
. The 
computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies the data to a temporary folder on your 
computer hard drive.
When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the drive and click 
OK
.