User Guide

Operating Basics

TOSHIBA A40 Series 411

TOSHIBA A40 Series Version

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■ You cannot overwrite data that has been previously written to a

DVDRW disc.

■ You cannot partially delete any data written to a DVDRW disc.

■ Data written to a CDR/DVDR disc cannot be deleted either in whole

or in part.

■ Data deleted (erased) from a CDRW and DVDRW/RAM disc cannot

be recovered. Check the content of the disc carefully before you

delete it. If multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected,

be careful not to delete data from the wrong drive.

■ In writing to a DVDR/RW disc, some disc space is required for file

management, so you may not be able to write the full capacity of the

disc.

■ Since the disc is based on the DVD standard, it will be filled with

dummy data if the written data is less than about 1 GB. Even if you

write only a small amount of data, it might take time to fill in the

dummy data.

■ Two types of DVDR/RW discs are on the market: data and video.

Use a video disc to store video data. You can use video discs on a

DVD recorder as well as on your computer’s DVDROM drive. You

cannot use data discs on a DVD recorder.

■ When multiple drives that can write data to discs are connected, be

careful not to write to the wrong drive.

■ Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor before you write or

rewrite.

■ 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 in the fullpower mode. Do not use

powersaving features.

■ Do not write while 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

HDD access speed. They may cause unstable operation and data

damage.

■ 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.