Fixed Optical Media Drive; Writable Discs - Toshiba Portege A 100 User Manual

Fixed optical media drive

The following optical media drive is installed in the computer:
CD-RW/DVD-ROM 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 drives and media are manufactured according to the
specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video,
make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.
Code
1
2
3
4
5
6

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
Drag'n Drop CD+DVD 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
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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 discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
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DVD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.
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DVD-RAM discs can be recorded more than once.
Portégé A100
Region
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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