Operating Basics

You cannot overwrite data that has been previously written to a DVDRW disc.

You cannot partially delete any data written to a DVDRW disc.

Data written to a CDR/DVDR disc cannot be deleted either in whole or in part.

Data deleted (erased) from a CDRW and DVDRW/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 DVDR/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 DVDR/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 DVDROM 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 fullpower mode. Do not use powersaving 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.

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