CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories

Using a CD or DVD

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Manual eject hole

Eject button

Important

DVD discs and drives contain regional codes that help control DVD title exports and help reduce illegal disc distribution. To be able to play a DVD, the disc’s regional code and your DVD drive’s regional code must match.

The regional code on your DVD drive is determined by your notebook’s delivery address. The regional code for the United States and Canada is 1. The regional code for Mexico is 4. Your DVD drive’s regional code must match the regional code of the disc. The regional code for the disc is on the disc, disc documentation, or packaging.

Important

When you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that the label side is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up.

To insert a CD or DVD:

1Press the eject button on the CD or DVD drive. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.

2Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up, then press down carefully on the disc until it snaps into place.

3Push the tray in until it is closed.

Tip

For information about cleaning a CD or DVD, see “Cleaning CDs or DVDs” on page 81.

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