Toshiba M50 user manual Before writing or rewriting

Operating Basics

CD-R discs can be written only once. CD-RW discs can be rewritten many times.

Before writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data.

■We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R and CD-RW media. Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.

CD-R: TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

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 adapter 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 hard disk access speeds, as they may cause unstable operation and damage data.

■Write from the computer's hard disk drive 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 Sonic RecordNow! has not been confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be guaranteed.

TOSHIBA M50 4-21