When Writing Or Rewriting; Data Verification - Toshiba Portege M100 User Manual

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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.
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Writing with software other than Drag'n Drop CD+DVD 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.
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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.
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Do not perform any of the following actions:
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If the media is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting
errors may occur.
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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.
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Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away
from the computer.

Data Verification

To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below
before you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD.
1. Right-click Data BOX and select Options to display the DATA DISC
Option window.
2. Mark the Record and Verify check box and select Byte compare.
3. Click the OK button.
The "Record and Verify" function automatically checks whether data has
been correctly recorded onto a CD/DVD. "Byte compare" compares the
original data file with the data recorded on the CD/DVD and checks that
the data completely matches.
Portégé M100
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, SD card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices,
optical digital devices.
Use the CD/MP3 control buttons to reproduce music and voice.
Open the optical media drive.
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