Using the CD-ROM Drive, Care and Handling

Using the CD-ROM Drive

Front Panel Controls

Figure 9: Front panel Controls

Headphone Jack: The user can use a stereo headphone jack to get sound output from the earphone jack.

Volume Control: The user can adjust the Volume knob to change the Earphone Jack audio output volume.

Busy Indicator: The Busy Indicator will be lit while the CD-ROM disc is being accessing.

CD Tray: The user can open or close the CD Tray by pressing the Open/Close button.

Emergency Eject Hole (some units): If the user can not eject the disc by pressing the Open/Close button, he/she can insert a paper clip or other small rod into this hole for manual ejection. Note: Please turn off the power to the PC before inserting anything into this hole for manual ejection.

Open/Close Button: This is a toggle button. When pressed, the CD-ROM drive will either open the door and tray out the disc, or tray in the disc and close the door.

Care and Handling

Like any media, you should be careful when handling CD media. Avoid touching the bottom of the media, as well as leaving the CD in direct sunlight. Care should also be taken to keep the media clean. Use only water and a soft towel when cleaning the media. Do not use any type of solvent or harsh cleanser.

If you find the CD-ROM drive is having trouble reading a particular disc, you may want to try cleaning it. Use a slightly damp cloth rad, and make gentle sweeping motions from the center of the disc to the outer edge.

Do not place anything other than a Compact Disc on the CD-ROM drive tray. The drawer is designed to hold only the weight of a CD-ROM disc.