User’s Manual 4-9
Operating Basics
■Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD
access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.
■Write from the computer's HDD to the CD. Do not try to write from
shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.
■Writing with software other than RecordNow! has not been confirmed.
Therefore, operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.
When writing or rewriting
Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW.
■Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the CD. Do not use cut-
and-paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.
■Do not perform any of the following actions:
■Change users in the Windows XP operating system.
■Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a
mouse or Touch pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.
■Start a communication application such as a modem.
■Apply impact or vibration to the PC.
■Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:
PC Card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical
digital devices.
■Open the optical media drive.
■If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting
errors may occur.
■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.