Toshiba Tecra A7 - Manual (Page 41)

User’s Manual 2-11
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,
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
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