Precautions for handling
Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints, smears, or scratches might impair recording and playback of the media. Use a soft, dry cloth to clean dust or other debris from the disc. Do not use solvents to clean the disc surface. When labeling a disc, write only on the printed label side using a soft
Using the DVD-RAM/DVD-R drive with CDs and DVDs
To read a data disc, do the following:
1.Turn on the computer.
2.Press the Open/Close button on the front of the
3.Insert the disc or cartridge into the tray with the label facing up.
4.Close the tray by pressing the Open/Close button or by gently pushing in the loading tray.
Attention: Do not use force or insert objects to open the loading tray.
5.Wait for the
6.
Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive
The
To insert the disc, slide it forward against the
To remove the disc, slide it forward against the spring until it clears the front tabs, and lift it from the tray.
Note: If you insert a
Manually ejecting a disc
If the drive becomes inoperable and will not allow the disc to eject, turn off the computer, and straighten a large paper clip to form a tool. The straightened end must extend at least 45 mm (1.8 in.). Insert the extended end into the
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