DVD-R recording/burning problem on Satellite P20

I have a Satellite P20 notebook with a Multi Dvd-RAM drive (which should support both DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD/RW discs for recording). I'm experiencing some difficulties recording data to DVD-R discs - basically when I insert a blank DVD-R the D drive is not even accessable.
I have tried recording to a DVD-RAM disc which worked fine (went through the usual procedure of turning off regular CD recording etc) so it only seems to be DVD-R's which are the problem.
any ideas people?

You should check if the recording function in the drive properties is enabled.
Please check also this Toshiba document:
http://support.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSB6201ED000ER01.htm
Have found also this very useful FAQ:
http://support.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/FAQ6701IH0004R01.htm
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