Before Writing - Toshiba Satellite P10-304 User Manual

Before writing

Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data.
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We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R, DVDRW and DVD-RAM media. Media quality can affect write
success rates.
CD-R:
CD-RW:
DVD-R:
DVD-RW
TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW
media of the manufacturers above. Operation of other media cannot
be guaranteed.
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DVD/CD-RW can generally be rewritten about 1000 times. However,
the actual number of rewrites is affected by the quality of the media.
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Be sure to connect the AC adaptor when you write or rewrite.
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Be sure to close all other software programs except the writing
software.
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Do not run software such as a screen saver, which can put a heavy
load on the CPU.
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Operate the computer at full power. Do not use power-saving
features.
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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.
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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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Write from the computer's HDD to the DVD/CD. Do not try to write
from shared devices such as a LAN server or any other network
device.
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Writing with software other than Drag'n Drop CD has not been
confirmed. Therefore, operation with other software cannot be
guaranteed.
Satellite P10 Series
Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.
Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Ricoh Co., Ltd
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation.
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Matsushita Electric Corporation Co., Ltd.
Taiyo Yuden Co. Ltd.
Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC).
TDK Corporation.
Operating Basics
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