Optical Disc Drive; About The Hd Dvd - Toshiba Satellite A210 User Manual

The Grand Tour

Optical disc drive

CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive, HD DVD-ROM
drive or a HD DVD-R drive. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD/
HD DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD/HD
DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.

About the HD DVD

This chapter describes the features, use of HD DVD and HD DVD Media.
Summary
HD DVD allows users to enjoy video, concerts and other packaged content by
taking advantage of its large amount of storage space and high-quality audio and
video. HD DVD also allows for the storage of long video when combined with
the latest video compression technologies.
The storage capacity and data transfer rate of HD DVD is superior to standard
DVD, with two types of playback-only discs in single-sided single-layer 15GB
and single-sided dual-layer 30GB (Gigabyte) formats.
❑ Unfinalized DVDs created on home DVD recorders may not
be playable on the computer.
❑ When inserting an unfinalized DVD-R DL disc into the com-
puter, Windows Vista™ may automatically finalize the disc
and prevent further writing.
Notes on Use
❑ Because HD DVD is a new format there is a possibility of new features
being added at a later date. As such, it is important that the purchaser under-
stands that software and other updates may be necessary after purchase.
Please be sure to complete user registration in order to receive timely prod-
uct updates.
❑ This product can play existing DVD and CD formats, however, playback
may not be possible with some software. This product cannot play Blu-ray
DISC TM format software.
❑ HD DVD is a new standard which makes use of new technologies. As such,
there is a possibility of problems occurring related to connection, compati-
bility or operation with some discs and other digital devices. The HD DVD-
ROM logo signifies that this drive complies with the HD DVD physical
standard, and does not signify compliance with the HD DVD Video stan-
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