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User’s Manual 4-15
Operating Basics
■ 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 its full power setting - do not use any power-
saving features.
■ Do not write information while virus checking software is running,
instead waiting for it to finish, then disable the virus protection
applications, including any software that checks files automatically in
the background.
■ Do not use any 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 TOSHIBA Disc Creator has not been
confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software application cannot
be guaranteed.
When writing or rewriting
Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data to CD-R
or CD-RW media.
■ Always copy data from the hard disk drive to the optical disc. 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 Vista™ 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 such items as
a PC card, SD card, SDHC card, Memory Stick/Memory Stick
PRO/Memory Stick PRO Duo, xD picture card, MultiMediaCard,
USB devices, external monitor, i.LINK devices and optical digital
devices.
■ Open the optical disc drive.
■ 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.