Operating Basics

Writing CDs on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive lets you write as well as read CD-ROMs. Observe the precautions in this section to ensure the best performance for writing CDs. For information on loading and unloading CDs refer to the Using optical media drive section.

CD-R discs can be written to only once. CD-RW discs can be rewritten many times.Before writing or rewritingPlease 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:TAIYOYUDENCO.,LTD.Mitsui Chemicals Inc.MITSUBISHICHEMICALCORPORATIONRICOH 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 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.

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