The Grand Tour
Satellite A30 Series 2-12
Satellite A30 Series
Version 1 Last Saved on 12/08/2003 14:15
ENGLISH using Euro_M.dot –– Printed on 12/08/2003 as IM_A30EN
Optical Media drive The full-size Optical Media drive module lets you play from and record
data to rewritable DVDs and CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or
8 cm (3.15") discs without using an adaptor. Use the preinstalled
software, Drag ’n Drop, to write DVDs and CDs. Your drive may support
the following formats, depending on model purchased:
■ DVD-ROM
■ DVD-Video
■ DVD-R
■ DVD-RW
■ CD-Extra (CD+)
■ CD-DA
■ Photo CD™
■ CD-ROM XA Mode 2
■ CD-R
■ CD-R/W
■ CD-I Ready
■ CD-ROM Mode 1, Mode 2
■ CD-Text
Check the disc-in-use indicator when you use the Optical Media drive.
Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer
while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the CD/DVD or the
drive. Optical Media drives and media are manufactured according to the
specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD media,
make sure it matches your drive, otherwise it will not play properly.
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