Compaq 5BW474 manual The Hard Drive, CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive

ACD-ROM drive allows you to read data from a CD or listen to a music CD.

ACD-RW drive allows you to read and write data to a disc for storage, and allows you to listen to music or read data CDs.

ADVD-ROM drive allows you to view your favorite movies, listen to music, or read information from CDs.

If a CD doesn’t play, make sure the drive is closed.

ACD-ROM drive reads CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW media. A DVD-ROM drive reads all CD media, plus DVD discs.

When you have finished listening to the CD, store the disc in its protective case, also called a jewel case.

The Hard Drive

The hard drive stores system files, software, and data files inside your computer. When you install software, download files from the Internet, receive eMail and attachments, or create new files, the computer saves them on your hard drive. The available storage space is gradually used. To regain storage space, you can delete files or programs loaded on your computer, or save them on external media such as diskettes, or CD-R or CD-RW discs.

CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive

Note: Your computer must be turned on before you can insert or remove a disc.

To insert a CD into an optical drive, follow these steps:

1.Press the Load/Eject 1 button to open the drive door.

2.Carefully lift the disc from the CD case by holding the disc only by the edges to avoid touching the surface.

3.Place the disc into

the round area of the slot, label side

facing upward for the desktop configuration. If

you have chosen the upright

configuration, place the disc with the label facing outward. If the tray contains support tabs, carefully slide the disc under the tabs to correctly position it in the tray.

4. Press the Load/Eject 1 button to close the drive door.

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