Toshiba PTM70U-00C007, User 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 disc drives 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.
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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The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW media is affected by the
quality of the disc 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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Refer to the Writable discs , Chapter 2 for the details about the types of
writable CD/DVD discs.
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Do not turn off the power of the optical disc drive while the computer is
accessing the drive. If you turn off the power, you may lose data.
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When the power of the optical disc drive is off, the disc tray will not
open even if the eject button is pushed. Use the Optical Drive Power to
turn the power of the optical disc drive on. Refer to Chapter 3, Special
features .
When writing to media using an optical drive, always connect the AC
adaptor to a power plug socket or power source to ensure maximum
performance. If data is written powered by the batteries, writing may
sometimes fail due to low battery power and data loss may occur.
CD-R:
TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Multi-Speed and High-Speed CD-RW:
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Ultra-Speed CD-RW:
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION