Operating Basics

Write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

Writing with software other than RecordNow! is not recommended.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/ -RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc.

Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:

Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

Operate the computer for any other function, including using a mouse or Touch Pad or closing/opening the LCD panel.

Start a communication application such as a modem.

Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following: PC card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.

Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

Open the DVD-ROM&CD-R/-RW, DVD-R/-RW or DVD Super Multi drive.

Do not use shut down/log off and standby/hibernation while writing or rewriting.

Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby/ hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the DVD-ROM&CD-R/ -RW, DVD-R/-RW or DVD Super Multi drive tray.

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.

Always copy data from the HDD to the DVD-RAM. Do not use cut-and- paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA

Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow!:

DVD-Video cannot be created using RecordNow!.

DVD-Audio cannot be created using RecordNow!.

You cannot use RecordNow!'s “Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player” function to record music to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc.

Do not use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to copy DVD- Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.

DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!.

You cannot back up a CD-ROM or CD-R/RW to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW using the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow!.

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