Optical Media Drive - Toshiba Satellite P10 series User Manual

Optical Media drive

One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: CD-RW/
DVD-ROM drive, DVD Multi drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-R/-RW drive,
DVD±R/±RW drive, DVD Super Multi drive. An ATAPI interface controller is
used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD,
an indicator on the drive glows.
Region codes for DVD drives and media
CD-RW/DVD-ROM, DVD Multi, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD±R/±RW
drive, DVD Super Multi drive and media are manufactured according to the
specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD video media,
make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.
Code Region
1
2
3
4
5
6
Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the
specifications of your drive for the type of discs it can write. Use Drag'n Drop
CD+DVD to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
CDs
CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or
changed.
CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4 multi
speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10-speed discs. The write speed of the
ultra-speed CD-RW discs (Ultra-speed is CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive only) is a
maximum 24-speed.
DVDs
DVD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be erased or
changed.
DVD±R, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once.
Canada, United States
Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
Southeast Asia, East Asia
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,
South America, Caribbean
Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
China
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