L300/L300D series

Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive/ HD DVD-ROM drive

Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi (± R DL ) drive/HD DVD-ROM drive, which can be used to write data to either CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM/+R DL/-R DL discs. The following applications for writing are supplied: TOSHIBA Disc Creator. Ulead DVD Movie Factory® for TOSHIBA, which is a product of Ulead Systems, Inc.

Important message (DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive)/

HD DVD-ROM drive

Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM/+R DL/-R DL disc, read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this section.

If you fail to do so, the DVD Super Multi (± R DL) drive/HD DVD-ROM drive may not function properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other damage.

Before writing or rewriting

■Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following manufacturers of CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-RAM/+R DL/-R DL disc. However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CD-R:

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

CD-RW:(High-Speed, Multi-Speed)

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed)

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

DVD-R:

DVD Specifications for DVD-R Disc for General Version 2.0

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.

Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

DVD+R:

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

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