Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot be guaranteed.

❖CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1,000 times. However, the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media and the way it is used.

❖Be sure to connect the universal AC adaptor when 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 at full power. 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 damage data.

❖Write from the computer's HDD to the CD. Do not try to write from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network device.

❖Writing with software other than Drag’n Drop CD+DVD has not been con- firmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.

When writing or rewriting

Note the following when you write or rewrite a CD-R or CD-RW.

❖Always copy data from the HDD to the CD. Do not use cut-and-paste. The original data will be lost if there is a write error.

❖Do not perform any of the following actions:

•Change users in the Windows XP operating system.

•Operate the computer for any other function, including use of a mouse or Touch Pad, closing/opening the LCD panel.

•Start a communication application such as a modem.

•Apply impact or vibration to the PC.

•Install, remove or connect external devices, including the following: PC card, SD card, USB devices, external display, optical digital devices.

•Use the CD/MP3 control buttons to reproduce music and voice.

•Open the optical media drive.

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