Toshiba Satellite P500 User Manual page 105

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Before you enter Sleep Mode/Hibernation Mode, be sure to complete
DVD-RAM writing. Writing is complete if you can eject the DVD-RAM
media.
■ Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing
software.
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Do not run software such as a screen saver, which can put a heavy load
on the CPU.
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Operate the computer under the power scheme High Performance. Do
not use power-saving features.
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Do not write while virus check software is running. Wait for it to finish
and then disable virus detection programs including any software that
checks files automatically in the background.
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Do not use hard disc utilities, including those intended to enhance HDD
access speed. They may cause unstable operation and data damage.
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CD-RW (Ultra speed) media should not be used as data may be lost or
damaged.
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Write from the computer's hard disc drive to the CD/DVD. 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 TOSHIBA Disc Creator is not
recommended.
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