Toshiba Satellite P200 PSPB0C-RT508C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 107

Data Verification, Media Care

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Operating Basics ■ TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs. To record to a DVD-RAM, use Explorer or other similar utility. ■ When you back up a DVD disc, be sure the source drive supports recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs. If the source drive does not support recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs, it might not be backed up correctly. ■ When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, be sure to use the same type of disc. ■ You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc. Data Verification To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below before you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD. 1. Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps: ■ Click the setting button ( ) for writing on the main toolbar in the Data CD/DVD mode. ■ Select Setting for writing → Data CD/DVD in the Setting menu. 2. Mark the Verify written data check box. 3. Select File Open or Full Compare mode. 4. Click the OK button. Media Care This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your discs and disks. Handle your media with care. The following simple precautions will increase the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it: 1. Store your discs in the container they came in to protect them and keep them clean. 2. Do not bend the disc. 3. Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the disc that contains data. 4. Hold the disc by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading data. 5. Do not expose to direct sunlight, or extreme heat or cold, and do not place heavy objects on your discs. 6. If your discs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry cloth. Wipe from the center out, do not wipe in a circular direction around the disc. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner. Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner. Satellite P200/Satellite Pro P200 4-33

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Operating Basics
TOSHIBA Disc Creator does not support recording to DVD-RAM discs.
To record to a DVD-RAM, use Explorer or other similar utility.
When you back up a DVD disc, be sure the source drive supports
recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs. If the source drive does
not support recording to DVD-R/-RW or DVD+R/+RW discs, it might not
be backed up correctly.
When you back up a DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, be sure to
use the same type of disc.
You cannot partially delete any data written to a CD-RW, DVD-RW or
DVD+RW disc.
Data Verification
To verify that data is written or rewritten correctly, follow the steps below
before you write or rewrite a Data CD/DVD.
1.
Display the setting dialog box by one of the following two steps:
Click the setting button (
) for writing on the main toolbar in the
Data CD/DVD
mode.
Select
Setting for writing
Data CD/DVD
in the
Setting
menu.
2.
Mark the
Verify written data
check box.
3.
Select
File Open
or
Full Compare
mode.
4.
Click the OK button.
Media Care
This section provides tips on protecting data stored on your discs and disks.
Handle your media with care. The following simple precautions will increase
the lifetime of your media and protect the data stored on it:
1.
Store your discs in the container they came in to protect them and keep
them clean.
2.
Do not bend the disc.
3.
Do not write on, apply a sticker to, or otherwise mar the surface of the
disc that contains data.
4.
Hold the disc by its outside edge or the edge on the center hole.
Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the drive from properly reading
data.
5.
Do not expose to direct sunlight, or extreme heat or cold, and do not
place heavy objects on your discs.
6.
If your discs become dusty or dirty, wipe them with a clean dry cloth.
Wipe from the center out, do not wipe in a circular direction around the
disc. If necessary, use a cloth dampened in water or a neutral cleaner.
Do not use benzine, thinner or similar cleaner.