Operating Basics

TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed.

■The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW is affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.

■Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite.■Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing software.

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

■Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-saving features.

■Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish, then disable virus detection programs including any software that checks files automatically in the background.

■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 Sonic RecordNow! has not been confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.

When writing or rewritingNote the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW.

■Always copy data from the HDD 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 computer.

■Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following: PC card, CF Card, SD card, USB devices, external monitor, 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.

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