User’s Manual
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The Grand Tour
Optical Media drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD Super Multi (+-R Double
Layer) 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, DVD-ROM, DVD Super Multi (+-R Double Layer) drive
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.
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! Basic for TOSHIBA to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4,
.
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.
The external diskette drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal surface
when it is in use. Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20° while it
is operating.
Do not set anything on top of the diskette drive.
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
