Toshiba P200 Series - Manual (Page 97)

User’s Manual 5-21
About the HD DVD
■ 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 hard
disk access speed, as they may cause unstable operation and damage
data.
■ Write from the computer's hard disk drive 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 TOSHIBA Disc Creator or Ulead DVD
MovieFactory ® for TOSHIBA has not been confirmed. Therefore,
operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.
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 or HD DVD-R disc.
■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:
■ Change users in the Windows Vista™ operating system.
■ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a
mouse or TouchPad/Dual Mode Pad or 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 such as USB devices,
an external display, i.Link devices or optical digital devices.
■ Use the audio/video control button to reproduce music or voice.
■ Open the drive.
■ Do not use shut down/log off and Sleep/Hibernation while writing or
rewriting.
■ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into
Sleep/hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the drive tray.
■ 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.
■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the CD. Do not use cut-
and-paste as the original data will be lost if there is a write error.