Removing a disc, Preventing playback disruptions

Removing a disc

1.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops.

2.Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.

NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.

3.Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.

Preventing playback disruptions

To reduce the possibility of playback disruption:

●Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD.

●Do not connect or disconnect hardware while playing a disc.

Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No. After you click No, the computer may behave in either of the following ways:

●Playback may resume.

– or –

●The playback window in the multimedia program may close. To return to playing the CD or DVD, click the Play button in your multimedia program to restart the disc. In rare cases, you may need to exit the program and then restart it.

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