4-14 User’s Manual
Operating Basics
■ Write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from
shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.
■ 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.
• Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.
• 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+DVD
Note 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.