User’s Manual 2-15
The Grand Tour
Optical disk drives
One of the following Optical disk drives is installed in the computer: CD-
ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW and DVD Super Multi drives. 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
disk drives section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

Region codes for DVD drives and media

DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, 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 to 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 including multi speed CD-RW discs, high-speed CD-RW
discs and ultra-speed CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once.
■The USB floppy disk drive should be placed on a flat, horizontal surface
when in use. Do not set the drive on an incline 20° while it is operating.
■Do not set anything on top of the floppy disk 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