Sony PCG-K45 - VAIO - Mobile Pentium 4 3.2 GHz, User Manual

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Copying files to a CD-RW or CD-R
Before you write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc, read the following notes to avoid a computer malfunction and ensure the
best writing results:
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Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software.
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Deactivate memory-resident disc utilities to avoid data loss.
 Disable the FindFast program if it is installed on your computer. Click Start and point to All Programs to see a list of
programs on your computer.
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Connect and use the AC adapter to power your computer or make sure your battery is at least 50 percent charged.
See
Powering Your Computer for more information.
To copy files to a CD-RW or CD-R
1. Insert a blank CD-R or CD-RWdisc into the optical drive. For more information, see Creating CDs / DVDs with Sony
Software.
If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action .
CD Driv e
2. Open My Computer window by pressing the Windows key and the E key simultaneously.
3. In the Folders panel on the left, locate the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy and either:
4.
Right-click the file(s) or folder(s), point to Send To , and click the optical drive
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name.
A taskbar pop-up message appears, stating your files are waiting to be written to a CD.
5.
Close on the pop-up message.
The
CD Drive window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Files Ready to Be
Written to the CD .
6.
In the CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files to CD .
The CD Writing Wizard appears.
7.
Follow the instructions on the CD Writing Wizard .
CD Writing Wizard
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