Toshiba M5 - Manual (Page 79)

User’s Manual 4-17
Operating Basics
■ 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 a 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 hard
disk drive access speeds. They may cause unstable operation and
damage data.
■ Write from the computer’s hard disk drive 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 optical media. Do not
use cut-and-paste as the original data will be lost if there is a write error.
■ Do not perform any of the following actions:
■ 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, SD card, ExpressCard, USB devices, external monitor,
i.LINK devices, optical digital devices.
■ Open the optical disk drive.
■ Remove the optical disk drive from the Slim Select Bay.
■ Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into Standby
or Hibernation Mode. When writing is completed, you can open the
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive tray.
■ 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.