Toshiba Tecra A8 Before writing or rewriting, Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW, Ultra-Speed CD-RW

Operating Basics

When writing to media using an optical drive, always connect the AC adaptor to a power plug socket or power source to ensure maximum performance. If data is written powered by the batteries, writing may sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may occur.

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 CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

RICOH Co., Ltd.

Ultra-Speed CD-RW:

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION

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

■The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW is affected by the quality of the disc 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 hard disk drive access speeds. 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.

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