Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D

DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive

The full-size DVD Super Multi (±R DL) drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72”) or 8cm (3.15”) CD/DVDs at Tray ODD and 12 cm (4.72”) CD/DVDs at slot ODD without using an adaptor.

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

8 speed (maximum)

DVD-R DL write

4 speed (maximum)

DVD-RW write

6 speed (maximum)

DVD+R write

8 speed (maximum)

DVD+R DL write

4 speed (maximum)

DVD+RW write

8 speed (maximum)

DVD-RAM write

5 speed (maximum)

CD read

24 speed (maximum)

CD-R write

24 speed (maximum)

CD-RW write

16 speed (maximum, high-speed media)

Use only round standard (12 cm) 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.

AC adaptor

The AC adaptor converts AC power to DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to the computer. It can automatically adjust to any voltage from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use the computer in almost any country/region.

To recharge the battery, simply connect the AC adaptor to a power source and the computer. Refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes, for details.

User’s Manual

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