Toshiba Qosmio F10 - Manual (Page 52)

User’s Manual 2-13
The Grand Tour
Optical media drives
The computer is equipped with either a DVD Super Multi drive or a DVD
Super Multi drive with Dual Layer support. 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 Using optical
media drives section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Region codes for DVD drives and media
DVD Super Multi 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.
Writable discs
This section describes the types of writable CD/DVD discs. Check the
specifications for your drive for the type of discs it can write. Use
RecordNow! 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 is maximum 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