Before Writing Or Rewriting - Toshiba Satellite A40 User Manual

Before writing or rewriting

Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data.
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Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the
following manufacturers of CD R/RW and DVD R/ RW/ RAM disc.
However, in no event does TOSHIBA guarantee the operation, quality
or performance of any disc. Disc quality can affect write or rewrite
success rates.
CD R:
CD RW:
DVD R:
DVD RW:
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If the disc is poor in quality, dirty or damaged, writing or rewriting
errors may occur. Be careful to check the disc for dirt or damage
before you use it.
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The actual number of rewrites to CD RW or DVD RW/ RAM is
affected by the quality of the disc and the way it is used.
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There are two types of DVD R: authoring and general use discs. Do
not use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a
computer drive.
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Other DVD ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not
be able to read DVD R/ RW discs.
TOSHIBA A40 Series
TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for
General Version 2.0
TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.
PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
DVD Specifications for Re recordable Disc for
Version 1.0 or Version 1.1
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
TDK Corporation
Operating Basics
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