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User’s Manual 2-16
The Grand Tour
Optical disc drives
The computer is configured with a DVD Super Multi drive. A Serial ATA
(PORTÉGÉ A600) or USB (PORTÉGÉ R600) interface controller is used
for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD,
an indicator on the drive glows. Some models are equipped with an optical
disc drive.
For information on loading and unloading discs refer to the Using optical
disc drives section in Chapter 4, Operating Basics.
Region codes for DVD drives and media
DVD Super Multi drives and their associated 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.
CAPS LOCK This indicator glows green when letter keys are
locked into their uppercase format.
Arrow Mode When the Arrow Mode indicator lights green,
you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad
overlay as cursor keys. Please refer to the
Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The
Keyboard for more information.
Numeric Mode When the Numeric Mode indicator lights green,
you can use the gray labeled keys on the keypad
overlay for number entry. Please refer to the
Keypad overlay section in Chapter 5, The
Keyboard for more information.
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