
the other hand,  rotate the clip  (located on  top of the  spring mechanism) in  a
counterclockwise direction as  far as it  will go.
c. Place the  CD in the  tray with  the label facing  up. To  do this,  place the CD
under clip 1  and push the  spring mechanism  into the computer. While
holding the CD,  slowly release the  spring mechanism,  making sure the  CD
moves under clips  2 and 3.
3. If your  computer is not  in a  vertical position, place  the CD in  the tray with  the
label facing up.
Attention:  Make sure  the CD  is securely seated  in the recessed  circular groove
of the tray. Also,  make sure it  rests on top  of the  ledges located on  the spring
mechanism, as shown  in the illustration  below. Failure to seat  the CD  correctly
can result in  damage to the  CD.
Recessed Circular Groove
Ledges on
Spring Mechanism
Spring Mechanism
4. Close the  tray by pressing  the Eject/Load  button, or by  gently pushing the  tray
in. When the tray  is closed, the  PD/CD indicator  light on the  front of the  drive
will activate to  indicate what type  of media  you have inserted. The  light will be
green if you  have inserted a  CD.
5. To eject  the CD, do  the following:
a. Press the  Eject/Load button.
b. If your  computer is placed  in a  vertical position, skip  to step 5c. If  your
computer is not  placed in a  vertical position,  carefully lift the  CD out of  the
tray, and then  close the tray.
c. If your  computer is in  a vertical  position, leave the  clips in the  extended
position when the  tray slides out. Grasp  the CD  (by putting one  finger into
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