Toshiba SATELLITE P500 - Manual (Page 107)

User’s Manual 4-30
Operating Basics
When writing or rewriting
Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/
-RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM, DVD+R/+RW, or BD-R/-RE disc.
■ Do not perform any of the following actions when writing or rewriting:
■ Change users in the Windows
®
7 operating system.
■ Operate the computer for any other function, including using a
mouse or Touch 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, including the following:
ExpressCard, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices.
■ Use the audio/video control buttons to reproduce music or voice.
■ Open the BD drive or DVD Super Multi drive.
■ Do not shut down/log off or enter Sleep Mode/Hibernation Mode while
writing or rewriting.
■ Make sure writing or rewriting is complete before going into Sleep
Mode/Hibernation Mode. Writing is complete if you can open the BD
drive or 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, DVD+R/+RW or BD-R/-RE disc. Do not use cut-and-paste.
The original data will be lost if there is a write error.
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive or BD-R/RE 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/-
RAM or BD-R/RE 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/-RAM or BD-R/RE 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.