Toshiba M40 User Guide

User’s Manual

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Operating Basics

When writing or rewriting

Please observe/consider the following when you write or rewrite to a CD-R/

RW, DVD-R/-RW/-RAM or DVD+R/+RW disc.

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Do not perform any of the following actions:

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Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

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Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a 

mouse or Touch Pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.

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Start a communication application such as a modem.

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Apply impact or vibration to the PC.

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Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following: 

PC Card, USB devices, external display, i.LINK devices, optical 

digital devices.

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Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.

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Open the CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+-R/+-RW or DVD 

Super Multi drive.

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Do not use shut down/log off and standby/hibernation while writing or 

rewriting.

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Make sure writing or rewriting is completed before going into standby/

hibernation. Writing is completed if you can open the CD-RW/DVD-

ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+-R/+-RW or DVD Super Multi drive tray.

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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.

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Always copy data from the HDD to the DVD-RAM. Do not use cut-and-

paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi drive)

TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:

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Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/DVD-RAM disc that 

may be caused by writing or rewriting with this product.

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Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-

RW/+R/+RW/-RAM disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with 

this product, or for any business profit loss or business interruption that 

may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents.

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Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or 

software. Given the technological limitations of current optical disc 

writing drives, you may experience unexpected writing or rewriting 

errors due to disc quality or problems with hardware devices. Also, it is 

a good idea to make two or more copies of important data, in case of 

undesired change or loss of the recorded contents.