Acer Veriton manual Optical drive for selected models, Taking care of your CDs and DVDs

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Optical drive (for selected models)

Your computer may come with a DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The DVD drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video CDs, but digital video disks (DVDs) as well. The DVD-Dual and DVD-Super multi drive allow you to record or burn recordable and rewritable disks.

CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight and easy to carry around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care.

To eject the optical disk when the computer is turned on, press the drive eject button.

Taking care of your CDs and DVDs

•Keep your disk in its case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disk, impair the disk lens reader on the CD or DVD drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disk.

•When handling disks, always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints.

•When cleaning disks, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

•Clean your CD or DVD drive periodically. You may refer to the Cleaning Kit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop.

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Contents Users Guide Veriton SeriesPage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Safe Listening Using electrical powerProduct servicing Telephone line safetyMedical devices Additional safety informationOperating environment Emergency calls VehiclesPotentially explosive environments Mercury advisory Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneDeveloping good work habits Xii Contents How do I back up files from my hard drive? Connecting to the network Connecting multimedia devicesNorton AntiVirus for selected models How do I open and watch a DVD?Index Page Empowering Technology Page Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eSettings Management Acer eLock Management Acer eDataSecurity Management English Acer ePerformance Management Acer eAcoustics Management Using Acer eAcoustics ManagementQuiet Professional ModeAcer eRecovery Management English System tour Page Package contents Accessing the Users Guide Icon Component Front and rear panelsDescription KeyboardTaking care of your CDs and DVDs Optical drive for selected modelsEnglish Setting up your computer Page Positioning your PC Adjusting your chairArranging a comfortable work area Setting up your computer Positioning your mouse Positioning your monitorPositioning your keyboard Connecting your mouse and keyboard Connecting peripheralsConnecting a monitor Taking care of your AC adapter Connecting the power cableTurning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting to the network Connecting optionsConnecting multimedia devices English English System utilities Page Adobe Reader How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirus for selected modelsNTI CD&DVD-Maker For models with CD or DVD Burner English How do I open and watch a DVD? PowerDVD for models with DVDReinstalling programs Bios utilityRecovering your system English If you have not yet backed-up your system English English English How do I back up files from my hard drive? Using backup Windows XP onlyHow do I defragment my hard drive? Disk defragmenter Windows XP onlyFrequently asked questions Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsPressed the power switch but the system did not boot up System cannot write data on the hard disk or CD-R/CD-RW Printer does not workNo sound comes out from the computer FCC notice Regulations and safety noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesTBR English Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV function English English Index Index