Writable Discs - Toshiba Satellite M100 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 Record Now! 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 center of a disc and faster at the other edge.
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 center of a disc and faster at the other edge.
Satellite M100
DVD read
CD read
CD-R write
CD-RW write
DVD read
CD read
8 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)
8 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum)
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