Toshiba m3 User Guide
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Learning the Basics
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
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If a DVD-ROM drive or multi-function drive is not currently
installed in the Slim SelectBay, follow the instructions in
installed in the Slim SelectBay, follow the instructions in
TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is
set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a
DVD disc from another region, the drive automatically changes
to play in the format of the other region. The drive allows you
to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the region
is “locked in.” That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that
last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and
back to region 1 is counted as two changes.
set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a
DVD disc from another region, the drive automatically changes
to play in the format of the other region. The drive allows you
to change regions four times. On the fourth change, the region
is “locked in.” That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that
last region. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and
back to region 1 is counted as two changes.
For optimum CD and DVD performance, it is recommended
that you play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on
AC power.
that you play CDs and DVDs while running the computer on
AC power.
You use CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs to load and run
software, and to access reference material such as catalogs, as
well as listen to music. A special feature allows you to play
audio CDs even when the computer is turned off.
software, and to access reference material such as catalogs, as
well as listen to music. A special feature allows you to play
audio CDs even when the computer is turned off.
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components
Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive may look like this:
Sample DVD-ROM drive
Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the CD-ROM or
multi-function drive is in use.
multi-function drive is in use.
NOTE
Drive in-use indicator light
Eject button
Manual eject hole
Eject button
Manual eject hole