Toshiba Equium A80 - Manual (Page 93)

Toshiba A80 4-16
Operating Basics
Writing CD/DVDs on a DVD±R/±RW drive
supporting Double Layer
You can use the DVD±R/±RW drive to write data to either CD-R/RW or DVD-
R/-RW/+R/+RW discs. The following applications for writing are preinstalled:
Record Now!/DLA, licensed by Sonic Solutions. InterVideo WinDVD Creator
2 Platinum, which is a product of InterVideo, Inc.
Important message
Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+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.
Disclaimer
TOSHIBA does not bear responsibility for the following:
■ Damage to any CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW disc that may be
caused by writing or rewriting with this product.
■ Any change or loss of the recorded contents of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-
RW/ +R/+RW disc that may be caused by writing or rewriting with
thisproduct, or for any business profit loss or business interruption that
may be caused by the change or loss of the recorded contents.
■ Damage that may be caused by using third party equipment or software.
Given the technological limitations of current optical disc writing drives, you
may experience unexpected writing or rewriting errors due to disc quality or
problems with hardware devices. Also, it is a good idea to make two or more
copies of important data, in case of undesired change or loss of the recorded
contents.
Before writing or rewriting
Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite data.
■ Based on TOSHIBA's limited compatibility testing, we suggest the
following manufacturers of CD-R/RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+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: TAIYOYUDEN CO., LTD.
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
CD-RW: MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
RICOH Co., Ltd.