Toshiba Satellite L30 (PSL30) - Manual (Page 41)

User’s Manual 2-8
The Grand Tour
Optical media drive
A DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive is installed in the computer. An ATAPI
interface controller is used for CD/DVD operation. When the computer is
accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.
Region codes for DVD drive and media
DVD-ROM &CD-R/RW drive 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 discs. Check the
specifications of your drive for the type of discs it can write. Use TOSHIBA
Disc Creator 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 available on the
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive only) is a maximum of 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