use roxio easy cd creator to create data cds. data cds are ideal for backing up important files such as tax records, letters, mp3s, or photos.
we recommend that you do not use your notebook for other tasks while creating a cd.
if you record copyrighted material on a cd, you need permission from the copyright owner. otherwise, you may be violating copyright law and be subject to payment of damages and other remedies. if you are uncertain about your rights, contact your legal advisor.
to create a data cd:
1 insert a blank cd-r or cd-rw disc into your cd-rw or combination dvd/cd-rw drive.
you must have a cd-rw or combination dvd/cd-rw drive in your notebook to create a cd. to determine the type of drive in the modular bay, examine the drive tray's plastic cover and compare the logo to those listed in "identifying drive types" on page 74. to be able to create a cd, the imprint must say recordable rewriteable. if the drive you want to use is not in the modular bay, you will need to swap modules. for more information about swapping modules, see "changing drives" on page 160.
2 if a cd drive dialog box opens, click create a cd using roxio easy cd creator, then click ok. the project selector window opens.
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if a dialog box does not open, click start, all programs, roxio easy cd creator, then click project selector. the project selector window opens.

3 move your pointer over make a data cd, then click datacd project. the easy cd creator window opens.

4 click the arrow button to open the select source files list, then click the folder where your files are located.
5 click the file you want to record (hold down the ctrl or shift key when you click to select multiple files) in the source pane, then click add.

6 after you have added all of your files, click record. the record cd setup window opens.

7 click start recording. record