Toshiba M40 user manual When writing or rewriting

OPERATING BASICS

User’s Manual

◆Data deleted (erased) from a CD-RW and DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD- RAM disc cannot be recovered. Check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to discs are con- nected, be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive.

◆In writing to a DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW or DVD-RAM disc, some disc space is required for file management, so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the disc.

◆Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it will be filled with dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB. Even if you write only a small amount of data, it might take time to fill in the dummy data.

◆DVD-RAM formatted by FAT32 cannot be read in Windows 2000 without DVD-RAM Driver Software.

◆When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be careful not to write to the wrong drive.

◆Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or rewrite.

◆Before you enter standby/hibernation mode, be sure to finish DVD-RAM writing. Writing is finished if you can eject DVD-RAM media.

◆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 in the full-power mode. Do not use power-saving fea- tures.

◆Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish, and 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 data damage.

◆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:

◆ Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

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