Dell DCMF User Manual
Dell™ Vostro™ 200
Owner’s Manual – Mini Tower
Model DCMF
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data
and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury,
or death.
If you purchased a Dell™ n Series computer, any references in this document to
Microsoft
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Model DCMF
July 2007 P/N DX333 Rev. A01
Contents
1 Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Front View of the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Back View of the Computer
Back Panel Connectors
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Setting Up a Printer
Printer Cable
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Connecting a USB Printer
Playing CDs and DVDs
Adjusting the Volume
Adjusting the Picture
Copying CDs and DVDs
Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting Two Monitors
Connecting Two Monitors With VGA
Connectors
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Connecting One Monitor With a VGA Connector
and One Monitor With a DVI Connector
Connecting a TV
Changing the Display Settings
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Contents 3
Power Management Options in Windows XP. . . . . . 35
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Options Properties
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Power Management Options in Windows Vista
Standby Mode
Hibernate Mode
Power Plan Properties
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Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology
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About RAID Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
RAID Level 1 Configuration
Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
Configuring for RAID Using the Intel
ROM Utility
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Configuring for RAID Using the Intel
Storage Manager
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Transferring Information to a New Computer
Setting Up a Home and Office Network
Connecting to a Network Adapter
Network Setup Wizard
Connecting to the Internet
Setting Up Your Internet Connection
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Option
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Matrix
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3 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4 Contents
Troubleshooting Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Battery Problems
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Drive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Optical drive problems
Hard drive problems
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E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
Error Messages
Keyboard Problems
Lockups and Software Problems
The computer does not start up
The computer stops responding
A program stops responding
A program crashes repeatedly
A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft
Windows
A solid blue screen appears
Other software problems
Media Card Reader Problems
Memory Problems
Mouse Problems
Network Problems
Power Problems
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operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Printer Problems
Scanner Problems
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Sound and Speaker Problems
No sound from speakers
No sound from headphones
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Video and Monitor Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
If the screen is blank
If the screen is difficult to read
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4 Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Beep Codes
System Messages
Dell Diagnostics
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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your
Hard Drive
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Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers
and Utilities Media
Dell Diagnostics Main Menu
Drivers
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What Is a Driver?
Identifying Drivers
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
Restoring Your Operating System
Using Microsoft
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Windows System Restore. . . . . 94
Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory
Image Restore
Using the Operating System Media
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Troubleshooting Software and Hardware
Problems
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6 Contents
5 Removing and Installing Parts . . . . . . . 101
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Recommended Tools
Turning Off Your Computer
Before Working Inside Your Computer
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Removing the Computer Cover
Inside View of Your Computer
System Board Components
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Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments
Memory
Cards
Bezel
Drives
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Memory Installation Guidelines
Installing Memory
Removing Memory
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PCI and PCI Express Cards
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Removing the Bezel
Replacing the Bezel
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Recommended Drive Cable Connections
Connecting Drive Cables
Drive Interface Connectors
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Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables
Hard Drives
Floppy Drive
Media Card Reader
Optical Drive
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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Replacing the Battery
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Power Supply
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Replacing the Power Supply
I/O Panel
Processor Fan
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Removing the I/O Panel
Installing the I/O Panel
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Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink
Assembly
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Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink
Assembly
Processor
Removing the Processor
Installing the Processor
Chassis Fan
Removing the Chassis Fan
Replacing the Chassis Fan
System Board
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Removing the System Board
Installing the System Board
Replacing the Computer Cover
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6 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
8 Contents
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
System Setup
Overview
Entering System Setup
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System Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Boot Sequence
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Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Clearing CMOS Settings
Flashing the BIOS
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Cleaning Your Computer
Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor
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Mouse
Floppy Drive
CDs and DVDs
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Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and
Peripherals
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Definition of "Third-Party" Software and
Peripherals
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
FCC Class B
Contacting Dell
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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Index
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Contents 9
10 Contents
Finding Information
NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your
computer. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer.
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
• Warranty information
• Terms and Conditions (U.S. only)
• Safety instructions
• Regulatory information
• Ergonomics information
• End User License Agreement
Dell™ Product Information Guide
• How to set up my computer
Setup Diagram
See the setup diagram that came with
your system.
Finding Information 11
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
• Service Tag and Express Service Code
• Microsoft Windows License Label
Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows®
License
These labels are located on your
computer.
• Use the Service Tag to identify your
computer when you use
support.dell.com
• Enter the Express Service Code to
direct your call when contacting
support.
NOTE: As an increased security measure,
the newly designed Microsoft Windows
license label incorporates a missing portion
or "hole" to discourage removal of the label.
or contact support.
12 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and
tips, articles from technicians, and
online courses, frequently asked
questions
• Community — Online discussion with
other Dell customers
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
NOTE: Select your region to view the
appropriate support site.
NOTE: Corporate, government, and
education customers can also use the
customized Dell Premier Support website
at premier.support.dell.com.
components, such as memory, the hard
drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care — Contact information,
service call and order status, warranty,
and repair information
• Service and support — Service call
status and support history, service
contract, online discussions with
technical support
• Reference — Computer
documentation, details on my computer
configuration, product specifications,
and white papers
• Downloads — Certified drivers,
patches, and software updates
• Desktop System Software (DSS)— If
you reinstall the operating system for
your computer, you should also reinstall
the DSS utility. DSS provides critical
updates for your operating system and
support for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy
drives, optical drives, and USB devices.
DSS is necessary for correct operation of
your Dell computer. The software
automatically detects your computer
and operating system and installs the
updates appropriate for your
configuration.
To download
1
Go to
support.dell.com
Downloads
2
Enter your Service Tag or product
model.
3
In the
menu, click
4
Select the operating system and
operating system language for your
computer, and click
5
Under
and Configuration Utilities
Dell Desktop System Software
Desktop
System Software:
and click
.
Download Category
All
.
Submit.
Select a Device
, scroll to
drop-down
System
, and click
.
Finding Information 13
What Are You Looking For? Find it Here
• How to use Windows Vista™
• How to work with programs and files
• How to personalize my desktop
Windows Help and Support Center
1
To access Windows Help and Support:
• In Windows XP, click
Help and Support
• In Windows Vista™, click the
Windows Vista Start button
click
2
Type a word or phrase that describes
your problem, and then click the arrow
icon.
3
Click the topic that describes your
problem.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Start and click
.
Help and Support
.
and
14 Finding Information
Setting Up and Using Your Computer
Front View of the Computer
1
2
3
4
5
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10
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12
13
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1 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer
when you access the Dell Support website or call
technical support.
2 optical drive Use the optical drive for playing a CD/DVD.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15
3 optical drive panel This panel covers the optical drive.
(Shown in open position)
4 CD/DVD eject button Press to eject a disk from the optical drive.
5 optional optical drive bay Can contain an optional optical drive.
6 optional CD/DVD eject
button
7 FlexBay drive Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional
8 USB 2.0 connectors (4) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you
9 IEEE 1394 connector
(optional)
10 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach
11 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal
12 front panel door grip Slide up the front panel door grip to cover the
Press to eject a disk from the optional optical drive.
Media Card Reader.
connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras,
or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup
Options" on page 176 for more information on
booting to a USB device).
It is recommended that you use the back USB
connectors for devices that typically remain
connected, such as printers and keyboards.
Attach high-speed serial multimedia devices, such
as digital video cameras.
headphones and most kinds of speakers.
computer microphone for voice or musical input
into a sound or telephony program.
On computers with a sound card, the microphone
connector is on the card.
FlexBay drive, four Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connectors, one headphone connector, and one
microphone connector.
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13 power button,
power light
14 drive activity light The drive activity light is on when the computer
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
The light in the center of this button indicates
power state. See "Controls and Lights" on page 172
for more information.
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the
power button to turn off the computer. Instead,
perform an operating system shutdown.
reads data from or writes data to the hard drive.
The light might also be on when a device such as a
CD player is operating.
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Back View of the Computer
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
1 power connector Insert the power cable.
2 voltage selector switch Used to select voltage rating.
3 power supply LED Indicates power availability for power supply.
4 back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the
appropriate connector. See "Back Panel Connectors"
on page 20 for more information.
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5 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI
Express cards.
6 padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially
available theft-deterrent device. The padlock rings
allow you to secure the computer cover to the
chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized
access to the inside of the computer. To use the
padlock rings, insert a commercially available
padlock through the rings, and then lock the
padlock.
7 security cable slot Security cable slot lets you attach a commercially
available antitheft device to the computer. For more
information, see the instructions included with the
device.
CAUTION: Ensure that none of the system air vents are blocked. Blocking the
vents would cause serious thermal problems.
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Back Panel Connectors
2
3
1 network activity
light
2 network adapter
connector
3 link integrity light
1
11
Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting
or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic
may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.
To attach your computer to a network or broadband
device, connect one end of a network cable to either a
network port or your network or broadband device.
Connect the other end of the network cable to the network
adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A
click indicates that the network cable has been securely
attached.
9
10
4
5
6
7
8
NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network
connector.
On computers with a network connector card, use the
connector on the card.
It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and
connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3
wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure
reliable operation.
• Green — A good connection exists between a
10/100 Mbps network and the computer.
• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical
connection to the network.
20 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
4 center/subwoofer
connector
5 line-in connector Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback
6 front L/R line-out
connector
7 microphone Use the pink connector to attach a personal computer
8 side L/R surround
connector
9 rear L/R surround
connector
10 USB 2.0
connectors (4)
11 VGA video
connector
Use the orange connector to attach a speaker to a Low
Frequency Effects (LFE) audio channel. LFE audio
channel is found in digital surround sound audio schemes
that carries only low frequency information of 80 Hz and
below. The LFE channel drives a subwoofer to provide
extremely low bass extension. Systems not using
subwoofers can shunt the LFE information to the main
speakers in the surround sound setup.
device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the
card.
Use the green line-out connector (available on computers
with integrated sound) to attach headphones and most
speakers with integrated amplifiers.
On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the
card.
microphone for voice or musical input into a sound or
telephony program
On computers with a sound card, the microphone
connector is on the card.
Use the gray connector to provide enhanced surround
audio for computers with 7.1 speakers.
On computers with a sound card, the microphone
connector is on the card.
Use the black surround connector to attach multichannelcapable speakers.
Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically
remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors
for devices that you connect occasionally, such as joysticks
or cameras.
Connect the monitor’s VGA cable to the VGA connector
on the computer.
On computers with a video card, use the connector on the
card.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 21
Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure
Installing your computer in an enclosure can restrict the airflow and impact
your computer’s performance, possibly causing it to overheat. Follow the
guidelines below when installing your computer in an enclosure:
NOTICE: The operating temperature specifications in your Owner’s Manual reflect
the maximum ambient operating temperature. The room ambient temperature
needs to be a consideration when installing your computer in an enclosure. For
example, if the ambient room temperature is at 25° C (77° F), depending on your
computer’s specifications, you only have 5° to 10° C (9° to 18° F) temperature margin
before you reach your computer’s maximum operating temperature. For details
about your computer’s specifications, see "Specifications" on page 169.
• Leave a 10.2 cm (4 in.) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the
computer to permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.
• If your enclosure has doors, they need to be of a type that allows at least
30% airflow through the enclosure (front and back).
• If your computer is installed in a corner on a desk or under a desk, leave at
least 5.1 cm (2 in.) clearance from the back of the computer to the wall to
permit the airflow required for proper ventilation.
22 Setting Up and Using Your Computer
• Do not install your computer in an enclosure that does not allow airflow.
Restricting the airflow impacts your computer’s performance, possibly
causing it to overheat.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23
Setting Up a Printer
NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to the
computer.
See the documentation that came with the printer for setup information,
including how to:
• Obtain and install updated drivers.
• Connect the printer to the computer.
• Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge.
For technical assistance, refer to the printer owner's manual or contact the
printer manufacturer.
Printer Cable
Your printer connects to your computer with either a USB cable or a parallel
cable. Your printer may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a
cable separately, ensure that it is compatible with your printer and computer.
If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your
computer, the cable may arrive in the computer’s shipping box.
Connecting a USB Printer
NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
1
Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.
2
Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and
the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.
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1
2
3
1 USB connector on computer 2 USB connector on printer 3 USB printer cable
3
Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer.
4
Depending on your computer’s operating system, a printer wizard may be
available to help you install the printer driver:
In Windows
®
XP, click
Start→
Printers and Faxes→ Add a printer
to start
the Add Printer Wizard.
In Windows Vista™, click the
→
Network→ Add a printer
Start
start the Add Printer Wizard.
5
Install the printer driver if necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and
Utilities" on page 90 and the documentation that came with your printer.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25
to
Playing CDs and DVDs
NOTICE: Do not press down on the CD or DVD tray when you open or close it. Keep
the tray closed when you are not using the drive.
NOTICE: Do not move the computer when you are playing CDs or DVDs.
1
Press the eject button on the front of the drive.
2
Place the disc, label side up, in the center of the tray.
3
Press the eject button or gently push in the tray.
To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to copy CDs, see the
CD software that came with your computer.
NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you copy CDs.
A CD player includes the following basic buttons:
Play
Move backward within the current track
Pau se
Move forward within the current track
Stop
Go to the previous track
Eject
Go to the next track
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A DVD player includes the following basic buttons:
Stop
Restart the current chapter
Play
Fast forward
Pau se
Fast reverse
Advance a single frame while in pause mode
Go to the next title or chapter
Continuously play the current title or chapter
Go to the previous title or chapter
Eject
For more information on playing CDs or DVDs, click Help on the CD or
DVD player (if available).
Adjusting the Volume
NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing.
1
Open the
2
Click and drag the bar in the
down to increase or decrease the volume.
For more information on volume control options, click Help in the Vo lum e
Control window.
Volume Control
window.
Volume Control
column and slide it up or
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:
Windows XP
1
Click
2
Start→
Under
Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes
Pick a task...
, click
Change the screen resolution
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.
.
3
Under
Screen resolution
, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution
setting.
4
In the drop-down menu under
click
OK
.
Color quality
, click
Medium (16 bit)
and
Windows Vista
Start
,
click
1
Personalization
2
Under
Personalization
The
Display Properties
3
Under
Resolution:
4
In the drop-down menu under
5
Click OK.
Control Panel
.
, click
click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting.
, and then click
Adjust Screen Resolution
window appears.
Colors:,
click
Appearance and
.
Medium (16 bit)
.
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 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.
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NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied
using Roxio Creator Plus.
1
Open Roxio Creator Plus.
2
Under the
3
To copy the CD or DVD:
•
Copy
tab, click
Disc Copy
If you have one CD/DVD drive
then click
Disc Copy
. The computer reads your source CD or DVD
.
, ensure that the settings are correct, and
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
.
•
If you have two CD/DVD drives
inserted your source CD or DVD, and then click
, select the drive into which you have
Disc Copy
. The
computer copies the data from the source CD or DVD to the blank
CD or DVD.
Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD
that you have created automatically ejects.
Using Blank CDs and DVDs
CD-RW drives can write to CD recording media only (including high-speed
CD-RW media), while DVD-writable drives can write to both CD and DVD
recording media.
Use blank CD-Rs to record music or permanently store data files. After the
maximum storage capacity of a CD-R is reached, you cannot write to that
CD-R again (see the Sonic documentation for more information). Use blank
CD-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update information on the CD later.
Blank DVD+/-Rs can be used to permanently store large amounts of data.
After you create a DVD+/-R disc, you may not be able to write to that disc
again if the disc is finalized or closed during the final stage of the disc creation
process. Use blank DVD+/-RWs if you plan to erase, rewrite, or update
information on the disc later.
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CD-Writable Drives
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
CD-R Yes Yes No
C D- RW Ye s Ye s Ye s
DVD-Writable Drives
Media Type Read Write Rewritable
CD-R Yes Yes No
C D- RW Ye s Ye s Ye s
DVD+R Yes Yes No
DVD-R Yes Yes No
DV D +R W Ye s Ye s Ye s
DV D -R W Yes Yes Ye s
DVD+R DL Yes Yes No
DVD-R DL Maybe No No
DVD-RAM Maybe No No
Helpful Tips
• After you start Roxio Creator Plus and open a Creator project, you can use
Microsoft
®
Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or
CD-RW .
• Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that you want to play in regular stereos.
CD-RWs may not play in many home or car stereos.
• You cannot create audio DVDs with Roxio Creator Plus.
• Music MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers that
have MP3 software installed.
• Commercially available DVD players used in home theater systems may
not support all available DVD formats. For a list of formats supported by
your DVD player, see the documentation provided with your DVD player
or contact the manufacturer.
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