When Writing Or Rewriting - Toshiba Satellite P30 User Manual

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 universal 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 Sonic 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 Hard disk drive 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:
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.
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Change users in the Windows XP operating system.
Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a
mouse or TouchPad, 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 drives, including the following:
PC card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical
digital devices.
Open the optical media drive.
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