2-14 User’s Manual
The Grand Tour
Optical Disk Drives
One of the following Optical Disk Drives is installed in the computer: DVD
Super Multi drive. 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 Operating
Basics section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Region codes for DVD drives and media
DVD Super Multi drives and media are manufactured according to the
specifications of six marketing regions. When you purchase DVD-Video
media, 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.
Arrow mode When the Arrow mode indicator lights green,
you can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled
keys) as cursor keys. Refer to the Keypad
overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.
Numeric mode You can use the keypad overlay (gray labeled
keys) for numeric input when the Numeric mode
indicator lights green. Refer to the Keypad
overlay section in Chapter 5, The Keyboard.
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