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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