Toshiba When writing or rewriting, Data deleted/erased from a, ■Apply impact or vibration to the computer, ■Do not perform any of the following actions:

Operating Basics

■Data deleted/erased from a CD-RW disc cannot be recovered. You must check the content of the disc carefully before you delete it, taking care that, if multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, you do not delete data from the wrong one.

■When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be sure that you do not write to or delete data from the wrong drive.

■Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the computer before you write or rewrite any information.

■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 - 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 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 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.

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