User’s Manual 4-16
Operating Basics
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (±R DL) Drive
Some models are equipped with a full-size DVD Super Multi (±R DL ) drive,
which can be used to write data to either CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-
RW/+R/+RW/-RAM/+R DL/-R DL discs. The following applications for
writing are supplied: TOSHIBA Disc Creator and Corel DVD MovieFactory
for TOSHIBA, which is a product of Corel Corporations.
Important Message (DVD Super Multi (±R DL) Drive)
Before you write or rewrite to CD-R/-RW or DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/-RAM/+R
DL/-R DL disc, read and follow all setup and operating instructions in this
section.
If you fail to do so, the DVD Super Multi (±R DL) drive may not function
properly, and you may fail to write or rewrite, lose data or incur other
damage.
Before Writing or Rewriting
■ Based on TOSHIBA’s limited compatibility testing, we suggest the
following manufacturers of CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW/-
RAM/+R DL/-R DL 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:
TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD.
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.
HITACHI MAXELL LTD.
CD-RW: (High-Speed and Multi-Speed)
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.
CD-RW: (Ultra-Speed)
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD.
DVD-R:
DVD Specifications for Recordable Disc for General Version 2.0
TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. (for 8x and 16x speed media)
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 4x, 8x and 16x speed
media)
HITACHI MAXELL LTD. (for 8x and 16x speed media)
DVD-R (Dual Layer):
MITSUBISHI KAGAKU MEDIA CO., LTD. (for 4x and 8x speed media)
DVD-R for Labelflash:
FUJIFILM CORPORATION. (for 16x speed media)