Toshiba Satellite M40 (PSM40) - Manual (Page 82)

User’s Manual 4-9
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 AC adaptor 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 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.