How do you insert a CD into a Toshiba Satellite laptop?
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- Locate the eject button near the disc tray. This button is usually directly to the left or right of the disc tray.
- Press the eject button firmly and quickly. The tray should slide open.
- Press the eject button a second time to close the disc tray.
Are all DVD drives compatible?
Some home DVD players may not be compatible with DVD-RW discs. Requires a DVD+RW capable drive. Some home DVD players may not be compatible with DVD+RW discs. Requires a compatible software and codec to be installed on the computer.
What is the difference between a DVD drive and a CD drive?
The biggest difference between a CDROM and a DVD is their capacity. A CDROM typically holds 700MB of data per disc while a DVD can hold 4.7GB on a single layer. Dual layer and double-sided DVD discs push this to a maximum of 17GB. This is also the main reason why the CDROM was superseded by the DVD.
What happens if you put a DVD in a CD player?
A CD player cannot handle a DVD because there is not only too much data but mismatched pits as well. However, a DVD player can handle all the audio data a CD can throw at it. A DVD player works similarly to a CD player in that the laser sweeps the pits and allows the data to play.
Can you play a DVD in a CD player?
CD players cannot play DVDs because a CD and a DVD have different designs. While the discs are the same size and shape, a DVD has a larger holding capacity than a CD. A DVD has both audio and video data stored on it and a CD is not capable of playing either of those things, especially in gigabytes.
Which is better CD or DVD?
A DVD can store a significantly larger amount of space for movie purposes – approximately 4.7 GB of high definition material to be exact. A CD can store 700 MB of data mostly for audio use, although minor video playback or photo storage is possible.