User’s Manual 2-13
The Grand Tour
Fixed optical media drives
One of the following optical media drives is installed in the computer: CD-
ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, 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.
Region codes for DVD drives and media
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW, DVD-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.
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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 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 (Ultra-speed is DVD-ROM&CD-
R/RW drive only) 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