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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive
You can use the DVD-R/-RW drive to write data to eitherDVD-R/-RW discs. The
following applications for writing are supplied on CD-ROM. InterVideo WinDVD
Creator 2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.
Important message (DVD-R/-RW drive)
Before you write or rewrite to DVD-R/-RW disc, read and follow all setup and
operating instructions in this section.
If you fail to do so, the DVD-R/-RW drive may not function properly, and you may
fail to write or rewrite,lose data or incur other damage.
Before writing or rewriting
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Base on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the following
manufacturers of CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW 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:
TAIYOYUDENCO.,LTD.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
CD-RW:(High-Speed,
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Multi-Speed)
RICOH Co., Ltd.
DVD-R:
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for
General Version 2.0
TAIYOYUDENCO.,LTD.
PIONEER VIDEO CORPORATION
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,Ltd.
DVD-RW:
DVD Specifications for Re-recordable Disc for
Version 1.1
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
MITSUBISH CHEMICAL CORPORATION
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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 dama ge before you use it.
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The actual number of rewrites to CD-R/RW , DVD-R/-RW 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 discs: authoring and general use discs. Do not
use authoring discs. Only general use discs can be written to by a computer
drive.
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive
