User’s Manual
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Operating Basics
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CD-RW (Ultra Speed +) media is not available. If used, data may be lost
or damaged.
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DVD+R DL media is not available. (Except UJ-831 and GSA-4080N.)
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Write from the computer's HDD to the CD/DVD. Do not try to write from
shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.
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Writing with software other than RecordNow! and InterVideo WinDVD
Creator Platinum are not recommended.
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 when writing or rewriting:
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Change users in the Windows XP operating system.
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Operate the computer for any other function, including using a
mouse or Touch Pad or 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 computer.
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Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following:
PC card, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices.
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Use the Audio/Video control button to reproduce music or voice.
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Open the 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 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.
RecordNow! Basic for TOSHIBA
Note the following limitations when you use RecordNow!:
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DVD-Video cannot be created using RecordNow!.
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DVD-Audio cannot be created using RecordNow!.
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You cannot use RecordNow!'s “Audio CD for Car or Home CD Player”
function to record music to the DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW disc.
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Do not use the “Exact Copy” function of RecordNow! to copy DVD-
Video and DVD-ROM with copyright protection.
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DVD-RAM disc cannot be backed up with the “Exact Copy” function of
RecordNow!.
