Toshiba P30 Series User Manual

User’s Manual

8-9

Troubleshooting

Some CD/DVDs run 

correctly, but others do 

not.

The software or hardware configuration may be 

causing a problem. Make sure the hardware 

configuration matches your software's needs. 

Check the CD/DVD's documentation.
Check the type of CD/DVD you are using. The 

drive supports:
DVD-ROM:

DVD-ROM, DVD-Video

CD-ROM:

CD-DA, CD-Text, Photo CD™ 

(single/multi-session), CD-ROM 

Mode 1, Mode 2, CD-ROM XA 

Mode 2 (Form1, Form2), 

Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA), CD-

G (Audio CD only), Addressing 

Method 2

Recordable: CD-R, CD-RW, CD
Check the region code on the DVD. It must 

match that on the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. 

Region codes are listed in the Optical media 

section in Chapter 2, The Grand Tour.

Cannot write correctly

If you have trouble writing, make sure you are 

observing the following precautions:

■

Use only media recommended by TOSHIBA.

■

Do not use the mouse or keyboard during 

writing.

■

Use only the software supplied with the 

computer for recording.

■

Do not run or start other software during 

writing.

■

Do not jar the computer during writing.

■

Do not connect/ disconnect external devices 

or install/remove internal cards during writing.

If problems persist, contact your dealer.