Slim Select Bay modules
The Slim Select Bay can accommodate the following modules: DVD-ROM drive, CD-
RW/DVD-ROM drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD Multi drive, optional CD-R/RW drive,
optional Slim Select Bay HDD adaptor, optional Slim Select Bay 2nd battery pack or
TOSHIBA Style Bay Bridge media adaptor.
DVD-ROM drive (Black)
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. It runs DVD-ROMs at maximum 8 speed
and CD-ROMs at maximum 24 speed.
NOTE: The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the
outer edge.
This drive supports the following formats:
• DVD-ROM
• CD-DA
• Photo CD (single/multi-session)
• CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (Form1, Form2) • Enhanced CD (CD-EXTRA)
• CD-G (Audio CD only)
Eject button
DVD-In-Use
Indicator
Eject hole
CAUTION: Check the Slim Select Bay indicator or DVD-In-Use
indicator when you use the DVD-ROM drive. Do not press the eject button
or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage
the CD/DVD or the drive.
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JECT BUTTON
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Figure 2-11 The DVD-ROM drive
• DVD-Video
• CD-Text
• CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
• Addressing Method 2
Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.
This indicator lights when a CD/DVD is being accessed.
Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power
to the DVD-ROM drive is off.
Slim Select Bay modules
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