All CD-ROM (Yellow Book) and CD-R Mode 1, 2 (Orange Book)
CD-ROM XA (Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2) via data read
CD-ROM XA Multi-Session (Orange Book) for Photo-CD
VIDEO-CD (White Book)
CD-I (FMV) (Green Book)
CD-PLUS/CD-Extra/CD-Enhanced (Blue Book) Multi-Session disc format
CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part III Volume 1 & Volume 2)
CD-UDF (OSTA Universal Disk Format)
CD-TEXT
Ultra Speed CD-RW
Ultra Speed Plus CD-RW
Supports Ultra Speed CD-RW media at up to 32X write speed
Fully compatible with standard speed (4X), High Speed (10X), and Ultra Speed (up to 32X) CD-RW media
Tray loading mechanism
This drive uses a motor-powered mechanism to open and close the tray.
3-way disc ejection
Eject Button, Software, and Emergency Eject Hole
Average access time
CD-ROM
110 ms (Typical)
CD-RW
120 ms (Typical)
Audio capability
Audio capability follows the industry standard CD-Audio format.
When it is green, a disc is being read or recorded.
Disc Tray
The Disc Tray opens and closes automatically when you press the Eject button.
* When you place a disc in the tray, make sure that the label on the disc is facing upwards. If you are not loading or unloading a disc, the tray should remain closed.
Emergency Eject Hole
If the disc tray does not open when you press the Eject button, power off the computer, insert a pin or unfolded paper clip in the hole and push firmly.
Eject Button
When the computer is on, push the Eject Button to eject the drive tray. The use of this button can be controlled by software running on your computer, which may prevent the tray from ejecting when the Eject Button is pushed. In this case, use the software application to eject the drive tray.
