Toshiba Tecra A4 (PTA40) - Manual (Page 82)

4-8 User’s Manual
Operating Basics
■ Do not use hard disk utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD
access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data.
■ Write from the computer’s HDD 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 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 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 PC.
■ Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:
PC card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical
digital devices.
■ Open the optical media 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.
Disclaimer (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)
TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:
■ Damage to any CD-R/RW disc that may be caused by writing or
rewriting with this product.
■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW 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.