Writable Discs; Cds; Dvds; Formats - Toshiba Satellite A80-127 User Manual

Writable discs

This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD 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 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 maximum 24-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.

Formats

The drives support the following formats:
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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-RW/DVD-ROM drive

The full- size CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data to
rewritable CD/ DVDs as well as 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 other edge.
This drive can not use ultra-speed+ CD-RW media.
Toshiba A80
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Mongolia
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DVD read
CD read
CD-R write
CD-RW write
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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)
8 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum)
24 speed (maximum, ultra-speed media)
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