Toshiba A50 Laptop User Manual


 
2-12 User’s Manual
The Grand Tour
Fixed optical media drives
One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: CD-
ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD Super Multi
drives. 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-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD Super
Multi 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.
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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
RecordNow! to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
CDs
CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be
erased or changed.
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 DVD-ROM&CD-
R/RW drive only) is maximum 24-speed.
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