User’s Manual 4-9
Operating Basics
Writing CDs with on CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
Depending on the type of drive installed, you may be able to write CDs. The
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive lets you read DVD-ROMs and CDs as well as
write CD-R/RW. 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 media drive section.
Important message (CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive)
Before you write or rewrite to CD-RW/DVD-ROM disc, read and follow all
setup and operating instructions in this section.
If you fail to do so, the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive may not function properly,
and you may fail to write or rewrite,lose data or incur other damage.
Before writing or rewriting
Please observe the following points when you write or rewrite the data.
■ We recommend the following manufacturers of CD-R and CD-RW
media. Media quality can affect write or rewrite success rates.
*For the special media listed below, the following manufacturers are
recommended:
■ High-Speed CD-RW:
MITSUBISHI Chemical Corporation, Ricoh Co., Ltd.
■ Ultra-Speed CD-RW:
MITSUBISHI Chemical Corporation
CD-R discs can be written to only once. CD-RW discs can be rewritten
many times.
CD-R: TAIYO YUDEN Co., Ltd.
MITSUI Chemicals, Inc.
MITSUBISHI Chemical Corporation
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Hitachi Maxell Ltd.
CD-RW: MITSUBISHI Chemical Corporation
Ricoh Co., Ltd.