Writing Cds On Cd-Rw/Dvd-Rom Drive; Important Message (Cd-Rw/Dvd-Rom Drive); Before Writing Or Rewriting - Toshiba Satellite A210 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: TOSHIBA Disc
Creator.
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-R/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.
◆ 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:
TOSHIBA has confirmed the operation of CD-R and CD-RW media of the man-
ufacturers 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.
User's Manual
TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
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