Optical disc drives
The computer is installed with either a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW or
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.
For information on loading and unloading discs refer to the
disc drives
Region codes for DVD drives and media
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD Super Multi drives and their associated 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.
Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the
specifications of your drive to see the types of discs it can write. Use
TOSHIBA Disc Creator to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4,
Operating
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 including multi speed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-RW
discs and ultra-speed CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.
User's Manual
section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Code
Region
1
Canada, United States
2
Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3
Southeast Asia, East Asia
4
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central
America, South America, Caribbean
5
Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea,
Mongolia
6
China
Basics.
The Grand Tour
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