Dell Vostro 200 Dcslf User Manual

Dell™ Vostro™ 200

Owner’s Manual – Slim Tower

Model DCSLF

www.dell.com | support.dell.com

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

Windows® operating systems are not applicable.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the "Glossary" on page 185.

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Model DCSLF

July 2007 P/N PK009 Rev. A01

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) . . . . . . . . . 30

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 . . . . . 33

Standby Mode

Hibernate Mode

Power Options Properties

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Power Management Options in Windows Vista

Standby Mode

Hibernate Mode

Power Plan Properties

Enabling SpeedStep™ Technology

About RAID Configurations

RAID Level 1 Configuration

Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID

Configuring for RAID Using the Intel ROM Utility

Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Storage Manager

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Option

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Matrix

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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

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Setting Up Your Internet Connection

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3 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

4 Contents

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Battery Problems

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Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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 . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

If the screen is blank

If the screen is difficult to read

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4 Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Power Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Beep Codes

System Messages

Dell Diagnostics

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When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

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 . . . . 92

Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore

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Using the Operating System Media

Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems

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5 Removing and Installing Parts . . . . . . . . 99

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Recommended Tools

Turning Off Your Computer

Before Working Inside Your Computer

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Removing the Computer Cover

Removing the Support Bracket

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

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Floppy Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Media Card Reader

Optical Drive

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Battery

Power Supply

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Replacing the Battery

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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

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Removing the Chassis Fan

Replacing the Chassis Fan

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System Board

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Removing the System Board

Installing the System Board

Replacing the Support Bracket

Replacing the Computer Cover

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6 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

System Setup

Overview

Entering System Setup

System Setup Options

Boot Sequence

Clearing Forgotten Passwords

Clearing CMOS Settings

Flashing the BIOS

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Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

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)

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Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals

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Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals

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FCC Notice (U.S. Only)

FCC Class B

Contacting Dell

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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

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

Go to

support.dell.com

Downloads

Enter your Service Tag or product model.

In the menu, click

Select the operating system and operating system language for your computer, and click

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

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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

To access Windows Help and Support:

• In Windows XP, click

Help and Support

• In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button click

Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon.

Click the topic that describes your problem.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Start and click

Help and Support

and

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

Front View of the Computer

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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 eject button for optical

drive

3 FlexBay open/close Press here to open or close the floppy/media card

4 optical drive Can contain an optional optical drive.

5 FlexBay drive Can contain an optional floppy drive or optional

6 power button Press the power button to turn on the computer.

7 power light The light in the center of this button indicates

8 USB 2.0 connectors (2) Use the front USB connectors for devices that you

9 microphone connector Use the microphone connector to attach a personal

10 headphone connector Use the headphone connector to attach

11 drive activity light The drive activity light is on when the computer

Press here to open or close the optical drive.

reader panel

Media Card Reader. For information on using the Media Card Reader, see "Media Card Reader" on page 136.

NOTICE: To avoid losing data, do not use the

power button to turn off the computer. Instead, perform an operating system shutdown.

power state.

connect occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras, or for bootable USB devices (see "System Setup Options" on page 172 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.

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.

headphones and most kinds of speakers.

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 back panel connectors Plug USB, audio, and other devices into the

appropriate connector. See "Back Panel Connectors" on page 18 for more information.

2 card slots Access connectors for any installed PCI and PCI

Express cards.

3 power supply LED Indicates power availability for power supply.

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4 power connector Insert the power cable.

5 padlock rings Padlock rings are for attaching a commercially

available theft-deterrent device. The padlock rings allows 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.

Back Panel Connectors

1 network activity

light

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.

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2 network adapter

connector

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.

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.

3 link integrity light

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

• 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.

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 set-up.

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.

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7 microphone

connector

8 side L/R surround

connector

9 rear L/R surround

connector

10 USB 2.0

connectors (4)

11 VGA video

connector

Use the pink connector to attach a personal 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.

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.

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 165.

• 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, the doors need to be of a type that allows at least 30% airflow through the enclosure (front and back).

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• 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.

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• 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 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.

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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.

Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.

Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The USB connectors fit only one way.

1 USB connector on

computer

2 USB connector on

printer

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3 USB printer cable

Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer.

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

the Add Printer Wizard.

In Windows Vista™, click

→

Network→ Add a printer

Start

the Add Printer Wizard.

Install the printer driver if necessary. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 88 and the documentation that came with your printer.

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.

Press the eject button on the front of the drive.

Place the disc, label side out, in the center of the tray. Secure the edges of the disc under the tabs along the edge of the tray.

to start

Gently push in the tray.

NOTE: If you use a module that shipped with another computer, you need to install

the drivers and software necessary to play DVDs or write data. For more information, see the Drivers and Utilities CD.

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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 create 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

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).

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Adjusting the Volume

NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing.

Open the

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 Volu me 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

Click

Start→

Under

Under setting.

In the drop-down menu under click

Windows Vista

Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization

Under

Display Properties

The

Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes

Pick a task...

Screen resolution

Personalization

, click

Change the screen resolution

, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution

Color quality

, click

Adjust Screen Resolution

window appears.

, click

Medium (16 bit)

and

Under

Resolution:

In the drop-down menu under

Click OK.

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click and drag the bar reduce the resolution setting.

Colors:

, click

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.

NOTE: Most commercial DVDs have copyright protection and cannot be copied

using Roxio Creator Plus.

Open Roxio Creator Plus.

Under the

To copy the CD or DVD:

•

Copy

tab, click

If you have one CD/DVD drive

then click

Disc Copy

, ensure that the settings are correct, and

. 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

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•

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.

CD-Writable Drives

Media Type Read Write Rewritable

CD-R Yes Yes No

C D- RW Yes Ye s Ye s

DVD-Writable Drives

Media Type Read Write Rewritable

CD-R Yes Yes No

C D- RW Yes Ye s Ye s

DVD+R Yes Yes No

DVD-R Yes Yes No

DV D +R W Ye s Ye s Ye s

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Media Type Read Write Rewritable

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.

• Do not burn a blank CD-R or CD-RW to its maximum capacity; for example, do not copy a 650-MB file to a blank 650-MB CD. The CD-RW drive needs 1–2 MB of blank space to finalize the recording.

• Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are familiar with CD recording techniques. If you make a mistake, you can erase the data on the CD-RW and try again. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R.

• See the Sonic website at

sonic.com

for additional information.

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Using a Media Card Reader (Optional)

Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to your computer.

The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types:

•xD-Picture Card

• SmartMedia (SMC)

• CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II)

• MicroDrive Card

• SecureDigital Card (SD)

• MultiMediaCard (MMC)

• Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro)

For information on installing a Media Card Reader, see "Installing a Media Card Reader" on page 138.

1 xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia

(SMC)

3 Memory Stick (MS/MS Pro) 4 SecureDigital Card (SD)/

2 CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II)

and MicroDrive Card

MultiMediaCard (MMC)

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