Optical disc drive
The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive. A Serial ATA
interface controller is used for 12cm (4.72") and 8cm (3.15") CD/DVD
operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the
drive glows. For further information on loading and unloading discs, please
refer to the Writing CD/DVD on DVD Super Multi drive section in Chapter 4,
Operating
Region codes for DVD drives and media
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. Please 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 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
Basics.
Code
Region
1
Canada, United States
2
Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3
South East Asia, East Asia
4
Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America,
South America, Caribbean
5
Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea,
Mongolia
6
China
for further information.
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