Writable Discs - Toshiba Satellite Pro A120-106 User Manual

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Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the
specifications for your drive for the type of discs it can write. Use
RecordNow! to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4,
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 including multi speed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-RW
discs and ultra-speed CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.
DVDs
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DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL 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.
Formats
The drives support the following formats:
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CD-ROM
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DVD-ROM
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CD-DA
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Photo CD™
(single/multi-session)
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CD-ROM XA Mode 2
(Form1, Form2)
CD-ROM drive
The full-size CD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or
8 cm (3.15") CD without using an adaptor.
The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer
edge.
CD read
DVD-ROM drive
The full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or
8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.
The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer
edge.
DVD read
CD read
2-14
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DVD -Video
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CD-Text
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CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
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Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
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Addressing Method 2
24 speed (maximum)
8 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum)
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