Optical media drives, Region codes for dvd drives and media, Writable discs – Toshiba Qosmio G10 User Manual
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The Grand Tour
Optical media drives
One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: 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
section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Region codes for DVD drives and media
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW and 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 of your drive for the type of discs it can write. Use 
RecordNow! to write compact discs. Refer to Chapter 4, 
Operating Basics
.
CDs
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CD-R discs can be written only once. The recorded data cannot be 
erased or changed.
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CD-RW discs can be recorded more than once. Use either 1, 2, or 4 
multi speed CD-RW discs or high-speed 4- to 10-speed discs. The write 
speed of the ultra-speed CD-RW discs is maximum 24-speed.
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