Satellite A500/A500D

DVD Super Multi drive

The full-size DVD Super Multi drive module allows you to record data to recordable CD’s and DVD’s as well as run 12cm(4.72") and 8cm(3.15") (for Tray type) or 12cm (4.72") (for Slot type) CD’s and DVD’s without using an adaptor.

The speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.

DVD ROM read

8 speed (maximum)

CD-ROM read

24 speed (maximum)

DVD-R write

8 speed (maximum)

DVD-R DL write

6 speed (maximum)

DVD-RW write

6 speed (maximum)

DVD+R write

8 speed (maximum)

DVD+R DL write

6 speed (maximum)

DVD+RW write

8 speed (maximum)

DVD-RAM write

5 speed (maximum)

CD-R write

24 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write

24 speed (maximum, Ultra-speed media)

Use only round standard (12cm) discs with this slot-loading optical drive. Any other size or shape disc may not be able to be removed from the slot and may damage the system as well as the disc.

User’s Manual

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