When Writing Or Rewriting; Writing Cd/Dvds On Dvd±R/±Rw Drive (Dvd Dual Drive); Writing Cd/Dvds On Dvd Super Multi Drive; Important Message (Dvd±R/±Rw Drive) - Toshiba TECRA M3 User Manual

Operating Basics

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.
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD±R/±RW drive (DVD Dual
drive)
You can use the DVD±R/±RW drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW discs. The following applications for writing are
preinstalled: RecordNow!, and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions.

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive

You can use the DVD Super Multi drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM discs. The following applications for writing are
preinstalled: RecordNow!, and DLA licensed by Sonic Solutions.
Important message (DVD±R/±RW drive)
Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW disc, read
and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section. If you fail to
do so, the DVD±R/±RW drive may not function properly, and you may fail to
write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.
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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 Touch Pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.
Start a communication application such as a modem.
Apply impact or vibration to the computer.
Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:
PC card, ExpressCard, SD card, USB devices, external monitor,
i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.
Open the optical media drive.
Remove the optical media drive from the Slim Select Bay.
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