Toshiba Equium A100 (PSAAB) - Manual (Page 83)

User’s Manual 4-22
Operating Basics
When writing or rewriting
Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/
RW, DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+R DL/+RW disc.
■ 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 PC.
■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:
PC card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical digital
devices.
■ Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.
■ Open the CD-RW/DVD-ROM or DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer)
drive.
■ Do not use shut down/log off and standby/hibernation while writing or
rewriting.
■ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby/
hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the CD-RW/DVD-
ROM or DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) 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 HDD to the DVD-RAM. Do not use cut-and-
paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) drive)
TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:
■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-R DL/-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW/DVD-
RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product.
■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-R
DL/-RW/+R/+R DL/+RW/DVD-RAM disc that may be caused by writing
or rewriting with this product, or for any business profit loss or business
interruption that may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded
contents.
■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or
software. Given the technological limitations of current optical disc
writing drives, you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting
errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices. Also, it is
a good idea to make two or more copies of important data, in case of
undesired change or loss of the recorded contents.