CD-RW describes compact disks that can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4 multi speed CD-RW disks or high-speed 4- to 10- speed disks. The write speed of the high-speed CD-RW disks is maximum 8-speed.
■Use Drag’n Drop CD+DVD to write compact disks.The physical features of this drive are similar to those of the DVD-ROM drive. Refer to the illustration in the DVD-ROM drive section.
Check the Slim Select Bay indicator when you use the CD-RW/DVD- ROM 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 or the drive.
CD-RW/DVD-ROM 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
1Canada, United States
2Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East
3Southeast Asia, East Asia
4Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Central America, South America, Caribbean
5Russia, Indian Subcontinent, Africa, North Korea, Mongolia
6China
DVD Multi driveThe full-size DVD Multi drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an adaptor.
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 and Slim Select Bay indicator glows.
The read speed is slower at the center of a disc and faster at the outer edge.
DVD read | 8 speed (maximum) |
| DVD-R write | 1 speed |
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| DVD-RW write | 1 speed |
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