Toshiba Satellite Pro A210 Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, Before writing or rewriting

Operating Basics

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

You can use the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive 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. Mitsui Chemicals Inc.

MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD Ricoh Co., Ltd.

Hitachi Maxell Ltd.

CD-RW: MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD Ricoh Co., Ltd.

TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the man- ufacturers 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.

OPERATING BASICS

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