Toshiba Satellite M50 (PSM53) - Manual (Page 90)

TOSHIBA M50 4-22
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 hard disk drive to the CD. Do not use cut-
and-paste as 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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Change users in the Windows XP operating system.
■ Operate the computer for any other function, including the use of a
mouse or the TouchPad, and the closing/opening of the LCD panel.
■ Start a communication application, such as a modem.
■ Apply impact or vibration to the PC.
■ Install, remove or connect external devices such as PC Cards, USB
devices, an external display, i.LINK devices or optical digital devices.
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Open the optical disc drive.
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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.
■ Keep mobile phones and other wireless communication devices away
from the computer.
Writing CDs/DVDs on a DVD Super Multi drive
supporting double layer disc recording or 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:
Record Now!/DLA, licensed by Sonic Solutions.
InterVideo WinDVD Creator
2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.
Important message
Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM
media, read and follow all set-up and operating instructions in this section.
If you fail to do so, the DVD Super Multi drive may not function properly, and
you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.