User’s Manual
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Operating Basics
Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive
Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW 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.
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: TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
Mitsui Chemicals Inc.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
CD-RW: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
*For the special media listed below, the following manufacturers are
recommended.
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Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-ROM:
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION, RICOH Co., Ltd.
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Ultra-Speed CD-ROM:
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.
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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.
CD-R discs can be written to only once. CD-RW discs can be rewritten
many times.
