Toshiba A500, A500D When writing or rewriting, ■Open the optical disc drive or BD drive, ■Apply impact or vibration to the computer

Satellite A500/A500D

■Be sure to close all other software programs except for the writing software itself.

■Do not run software such as a screen saver which can put a heavy load on the processor.

■Operate the computer at its full power settings - do not use any power-saving features.

■Do not write information while virus checking software is running, instead wait for it to finish, then disable the virus protection applications, including any software that checks files automatically in the background.

■Do not use any hard disk utilities, including those that are intended to enhance hard disk drive access speeds, as they may cause unstable operation and damage data.

■CD-RW (Ultra Speed +) media should not be used as data may be lost or damaged.

■You should always write from the computer’s hard disk drive onto the CD/DVD/BD - do not try to write from shared devices such as a server or any other network device.

■Writing with software other than TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been confirmed, therefore operation with other software applications cannot be guaranteed.

When writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points while you write or rewrite data to CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, BD-R/BD-RE media:

■Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical media - do not use the cut-and-paste function as 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 7 operating system.

■Operate the computer for any other function, including such tasks as using a mouse or Touch Pad, or closing/opening the display panel.

■Start a communication application such as a modem.■Apply impact or vibration to the computer.

■Install, remove or connect external devices, including such items as a SD/SDHC memory card, miniSD/microSD Card, ExpressCard, Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO/Memory Stick PRO Duo, xD picture card, MultiMediaCard, USB device, external monitor, i.LINK device, or an optical digital device or BD drive.

■Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.■Open the optical disc drive or BD drive.

■Do not use shut down, log off, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode functions while writing or rewriting.

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