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❑ Writing with software other than Drag'n Drop CD, DVDfunSTUDIO and
DVDMovieAlbum is not recommended.
When writing or rewriting
Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/-RW or
DVD-R/-RW/-RAM disc.
❑ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:
• 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 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 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
Note the following limitations when you use Drag'n Drop CD:
❑ DVD-Video cannot be created using Drag'n Drop CD.
❑ DVD-Audio cannot be created using Drag'n Drop CD.
❑ You cannot use Drag'n Drop CD's music CD function to record music to a
DVD-R/-RW disc.
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Multi drive