Writable Discs - Toshiba Satellite P200 Series User Manual

Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable discs. Check the specifications
for your drive to for the type of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA Disc Creator
to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
CDs
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CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
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CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1x, 2x, or 4x
multi-speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4x to 10x discs. The write
speed of ultra-speed CD-RW discs is a maximum of 24x speed.
DVDs
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DVD-R and DVD+R discs can be written only once. The recorded data
cannot be erased or changed.
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DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than
once.
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
The full-size CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data to
rewritable CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs
without using an adapter.
The read speed is slower at the centre of a disc and faster at the other edge.
DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer
The full-size DVD Super Multi drive supporting ±R Double Layer module lets
you record data to rewritable discs as well as run either 12cm (4.72") or 8cm
(3.15") discs without using an adapter.
Satellite P200/Satellite Pro P200
DVD read
CD read
CD-R write
CD-RW write
8 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)
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