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Operation
To remove a disk when the disk cover cannot be opened or when the computer is powered
off:
Insert a pointed object (e.g., the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a ballpoint pen)
into the emergency hole (A), and then move in the direction of the arrow.
The disk cover can be opened up to an angle of 70 degrees. Do not force the cover open
any further.
If a hand or other object touches the disk cover and accidentally opens wider than 70
degrees, pull it forward slowly until the stopper holds the cover in its proper position.
Do not leave the disk cover in the open position or touch the lens.
Under some conditions, dust may build up on the lens, or on a disk. This may result in a
read or write malfunction.
Be careful not to do any of the following when the disk cover is open:
• Do not close the display.
Be sure to close the display only after confirming the disk cover is closed. If the disk
cover is not closed, the LCD may be damaged.
• Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive.
Doing so could cause it to malfunction.
Insert the disk securely.
If the disk cover is closed without securely inserting the disk, the disk may be damaged.

About recognition of media

It may take about 30 - 40 seconds for an image recorded to a rewritable media to be
played back.

While the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is being accessed

Do not open the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive or move the computer while the DVD-
ROM & CD-R/RW drive is being accessed.
Doing so could cause the disk to shift position. This may damage the disk, or cause the
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive to malfunction.
In addition, after running an application involving access to a disk, do not open the DVD-
ROM & CD-R/RW drive until after the application has been closed.
Do not shock the computer, such as by removing or inserting cables and cards, etc. This
may result in a read or write malfunction.
Do not apply excessive force to the disk cover.
Do not touch the drive power/open switch.

Cleaning

We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses.
(Do not use any spray of lens cleaning products.)

DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive

Useful Information

Before using the drive

Do not expose the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive to excessive smoke that may leave a
residue, e.g. oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive lens.

When opening/closing the disk cover

When the computer is on, be sure to use the drive power/open switch on the front right of
the computer or perform the ejecting operation through Windows.
• When a using B’s Recorder/B’s CLiP, operations may dif fer depending on conditions.
( “Writing to CDs (B's Recorder/B's CLiP )”)
When closing the disk cover, press the left side of the cover above the drive power/open
switch (indicated by an arrow) to ensure that the cover is locked in place.
Do not access the drive until after the disk cover is closed and the DVD-ROM & CD-R/
RW drive status indicator changes to lighting from blinking.