Toshiba Satellite Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, Important message CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

Operating Basics

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

Some models are equipped with CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive which can be used to write data to either CD-R or CD-RW discs. The following applications for writing are supplied: TOSHIBA Disc Creator.

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

Important message (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)

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

If you fail to do so, the CD-RW/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

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:

TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA 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 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.

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