Optical media drives, Region codes for dvd drives and media, Writable discs – Toshiba Tecra M3 User Manual
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Optical media drives
One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer:
DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD Super Multi and DVD±R/±RW
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.
For information on loading and unloading discs refer to the
section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Region codes for DVD drives and media
DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD Super Multi, DVD±R/±RW 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,
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The USB floppy disk drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal surface
when in use. Do not set the drive on an incline greater than 20
o
while it
is operating.
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Do not set anything on top of the floppy disk 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