Operating Basics
TOSHIBA A60 Series
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TOSHIBA A60 Series
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Writing CD/DVDs on DVD-R/-RW drive
You can use the DVD-R/-RW drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or
DVD-R/-RW discs. The following applications for writing are supplied:
RecordNow!, licensed by Sonic Solutions. InterVideo WinDVD Creator 2
Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.
Important message (DVD-R/-RW drive)
Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or 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, loose 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/RW and DVD-R/-RW discs.
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,
Multi-Speed)
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
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 damage
before you use it.
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The actual number of rewrites to CD-RW ,DVD-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.
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Other DVD-ROM drives for computers or other DVD players may not
be able to read DVD-R/-RW discs.
