Toshiba Portege M800 - Manual (Page 80)

User’s Manual 4-19
Operating Basics
■ 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 High Performance. Do
not use power-saving features.
■ Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish
and then disable virus detection programs including any software that
checks files automatically in the background.
■ Do not use hard disc utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD
access speed. They may cause unstable operation and data damage.
■ Write from the computer's hard disc drive to the CD/DVD. 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 is not
recommended.
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
®
Vista 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 the audio/video control buttons to reproduce music or voice.
■ Open the DVD Super Multi drive.
■ Do not use shut down/log off and Sleep Mode/Hibernation Mode while
writing or rewriting.
■ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into Sleep
Mode/Hibernation Mode. Writing is completed if you can open the
DVD Super Multi 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-R/-RW,DVD-R/
-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc. Do not use cut-and-paste. The
original data will be lost if there is a write error.