Panasonic LF-D321 manual Handling discs, 133, DVD-RAM disc variations, Non-cartridge type

Preventing loss of valuable information

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Handling discs

•Data may not be written correctly or data that has already been written may be damaged if these discs are not handled correctly. Incorrect handling may also damage your drive.

•Read carefully these instructions and the instructions that came with the disc you are using.

•This unit may not be able to write to a disc or reformat it for one of several reasons. Refer to the table on page 83 for more information.

•We recommend that you use DVD-RAM discs in cartridges when reading or writing important data. Fingerprints, dirt, dust and scratches on the recording surface of non-cartridge discs and discs removed from TYPE2 or TYPE4 cartridges can affect the reading and writing of data.

•Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. herewith declares that it will not be liable for any loss of data or any other damage, whether direct or indirect, caused by the operation or malfunctioning of this product. Backup important data to protect it from possible loss.

DVD-RAM disc variations

A DVD-RAM disc is a removable disc developed as a “DVD to which data can be written”, aiming at reading and writing large amounts of computer data. There are the following types of DVD-RAM discs.

TYPE1

The disc inside cannot be removed.

TYPE2

Single-sided discs. The disc inside can be removed for future use in DVD-ROM drives which have DVD-RAM read compatibility.

TYPE4

Double-sided discs. The disc inside can be removed.

Non-cartridge type

Use TYPE2, TYPE4 or non-cartridge discs in the soon-to-be-released DVD-ROM drives and DVD players that will be able to play DVD-RAM discs.

Handling TYPE1, TYPE2 and TYPE4 DVD-RAM discs

Do not place in the following locations:

•Dirty or dusty locations

•Hot or humid locations or where they will be exposed to direct sunlight

•Locations susceptible to significant differences in temperature (condensation can occur)

Handling notes:

•Do not touch the disc surface.

•Do not drop, bend or place heavy objects on the DVD-RAM discs.

•Do not adhere a label which has been peeled off.

•Do not incinerate the cartridge. Dispose of the cartridge correctly.

•To prohibit writing

PROTECTPROTECT

Write enable status Write prohibit status

•Backing up data

Just as with a hard disk or floppy disk, Panasonic recommends that you backup data at regular intervals.

Keeping the cartridges in their cases (when they are not being used)

Remove the cartridge from the DVD-RAM drive and store it in its case.

The discs illustrated on pages 133 to 142 are Panasonic discs. Read the instructions for discs made by other companies.

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