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When writing or rewriting – Toshiba Satellite M70 (PSM71) User Manual

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User’s Manual

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Operating Basics

TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the

manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed.

CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. However, the

actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the

way it is used.

Be sure to connect the universal AC adapter when you write or rewrite.

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 speeds, 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 Sonic RecordNow! has not been

confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be

guaranteed.

When writing or rewriting

Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW.

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.

Do not perform any of the following actions:

Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

Operate the computer for any other function, including the use of a

mouse or the Touch Pad, and the closing/opening of the LCD panel.

Start a communication application, such as a modem.

Apply impact or vibration to the PC.

Install, remove or connect external devices such as PC Cards,

USB devices, an external display, i.LINK devices or optical digital

devices.

Open the optical disc drive.

If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting

errors may occur.

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.