Optical drive type

Read from CD and

Write to CD-RW discs

Write to DVD±RW

Write to DVD+R DL

 

DVD-ROM discs

 

discs

discs

 

 

 

 

 

DVD-ROM

Yes

No

No

No

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playback functionality, do not initiate Standby while reading from a CD or DVD.

If Standby is initiated during playback of a disc, you may experience the following behaviors:

●Your playback may be interrupted.

●You may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is displayed, click No.

●You may need to restart the CD or DVD to resume audio and video playback.

Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD)

1.Turn on the computer.

2.Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray.

3.Pull out the tray (2).

4.Hold the disc by the edges to avoid touching the flat surfaces and position the disc label-side up over the tray spindle.

NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully to position it over the spindle.

5.Gently press the disc (3) down onto the tray spindle until the disc snaps into place.

6.Close the disc tray.

NOTE: After you insert a disc, a short pause is normal before playback begins.

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