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When writing or rewriting – Toshiba Satellite Pro P100 (PSPAE) User Manual

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Operating Basics

Two types of DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM discs are on the market: data

and video. Use a video disc to store video data. You can use video

discs on a DVD recorder as well as on your computer’s DVD-ROM

drive. You cannot use data discs on a DVD recorder.

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 adapter 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 under the power scheme Always ON. 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 Drive access speed. They may cause unstable operation and data

damage.

Write from the computer’s Hard Disk Drive to the disc. 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 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 when writing or rewriting:

Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

Operate the computer for any other function, including using a

mouse or TouchPad 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, including the following:

PC card, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices.

Use of the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

Open the drive.

Do not use shut down/log off and standby/hibernation while writing or

rewriting.