Writing Cds On Cd-Rw/Dvd-Rom Drive - Toshiba Tecra A7 User Manual

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:
RecordNow! and DLA, licensed by Sonic Solutions.
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-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.
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We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R and CD-RW
media. Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.
CD-R:
CD-RW:
The following special media recommended the next manufacturers.
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Multi-speed and High-speed CD-RW:
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION, RICOH Co., Ltd.
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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.
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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.
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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.
User's Manual
TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.
Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
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