Toshiba Tecra M3 - Manual (Page 82)

4-12 User’s Manual
Operating Basics
When writing or rewriting
Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW.
■ Always copy data from the HDD to the CD. Do not use cut-and-paste.
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 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 computer.
■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:
PC card, ExpressCard, SD card, USB devices, external monitor,
i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.
■ Open the optical media drive.
■ Remove the optical media drive from the Slim Select Bay.
■ 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.
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD±R/±RW drive
(DVD Dual drive)
You can use the DVD±R/±RW drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW discs. The following applications for writing are
preinstalled: RecordNow!, and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions.
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive
You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are
preinstalled: RecordNow!, and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions.
Important message (DVD±R/±RW drive)
Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW disc, read
and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to
do so, the DVD±R/±RW drive may not function properly, and you may fail to
write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.