3.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.

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

Using external drives

Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer.

USB drives include the following types:

●1.44-megabyte diskette drive

●Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached)

●DVD-ROM Drive

●DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

●DVD+RW and CD-RW Combo Drive

●DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive

Using optional external devices

NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

To connect an external device to the computer:

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