Getting Started — Optical Drive

Inserting a Disk

1. Press the button on the front of the drive to open the disk tray and pull the tray open.

2. Place the disk on the tray, label side up.

3. Place the disk on the central spindle and press gently until the disk clicks into place.

4.Slide back the tray until it clicks shut.

Removing a Disk

1.Make sure the computer is not accessing the optical drive.

2.Press the eject button and pull the tray all the way out.

3.Pick up the optical media by the edges and remove the media from the tray. Push the tray into the computer until it closes fully.

Warning: When the computer is reading from the optical drive, the indicator light for the optical drive will flash on. Do not attempt to remove a disk while the light is active.

Precautions for Handling Optical Media

Keep these precautions in mind when handling optical media (disc).

•Always hold the disc by the edges; avoid touching the surface of the disc.

•Use a clean, dry, cloth to remove dust, smudges, or fingerprints. Wipe from the center outward.

•Do not write on the bottom surface of the disc. Only use soft tip markers when writing on the top side of the disc.

•Extremes in temperature may damage discs. Store discs in a cool dry place.

•Do not use benzene, thinners, or cleaners with detergent. Only use optical media cleaning kits.

•Do not bend or drop the discs.

•Do not place objects on top of discs.