User’s Manual 4-23
Operating Basics
■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 Vista® 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.
■Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.
■Open the optical disc drive.
■Do not use shut down, log off, Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode
functions while writing or rewriting.
■Make sure that the write/rewrite operation is completed before going
into either Sleep Mode or Hibernation Mode (writing is completed if you
can remove an optical media on the DVD Super Multi drive).
■If the media is of poor quality, or is 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. In addition, do not use the
computer on an unstable surface such as a stand.
■Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away
from the computer.

TOSHIBA Disc Creator

Please be aware of the following limitations when you use the TOSHIBA
Disc Creator:
■DVD Video cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■DVD Audio cannot be created using TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■You cannot use TOSHIBA Disc Creator's 'Audio CD for Car or Home
CD Player' function to record music to DVD-R, DVD-R (Dual Layer),
DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R (Double Layer) or DVD+RW media.
■Do not use the 'Disc Backup' function of TOSHIBA Disc Creator in order
to copy DVD Video or DVD-ROM material that has copyright protection.
■DVD-RAM discs cannot be backed up using the 'Disc Backup' function
of TOSHIBA Disc Creator.
■You cannot back up CD-ROM, CD-R or CD-RW media to DVD-R, DVD-
R (Dual Layer) or DVD-RW media using the 'Disc Backup' function of
TOSHIBA Disc Creator.