Toshiba PORTÉGÉ X20W-D User Manual page 151

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Systems/Peripherals
stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in
data loss.
Save data before installing devices or software
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Before you install a device or application, save any data in memory to the
hard disk drive or other storage media. Failure to do so may result in the
loss of data.
Caring for CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray™ discs
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Take proper care of your CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ discs to avoid data loss or
damage to the disc or to the optical drive.
• Never bend a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™.
• Never damage the surface of a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™.
• Never place the CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ discs in direct sunlight.
• Never expose the CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ discs to extreme heat or cold.
• Never place a heavy object on a CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc™.
• Never write on, or otherwise mar, the read surface of a CD/DVD/
Blu-ray Disc™.
Always use AC power when writing to the optical drive
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When writing to media using an optical drive, always connect the AC
adaptor to a power plug socket or power source to ensure maximum
performance. If data is written powered by the batteries, writing may
sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may occur.
Anti-virus software
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Use a virus-check program and make sure it is updated regularly.
Use AC power when playing video of DVD/Blu-ray™
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When playing video of DVD/Blu-ray™, always connect the AC adaptor
to a power plug socket or power source to ensure maximum performance.
Operation on battery power might result in skipped frames.