About Using The Optical Disc Drive
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About Using The Optical Disc Drivehe Optical Disc Drive

Why doesn’t my optical drive tray open?

Use the Eject button
1Make sure the computer is turned on.
2Press the Eject button on the drive.
Use the My Computer icon
1Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then select My Computer.
2Right-click the appropriate optical drive icon.
3Select Eject from the shortcut menu.

When I click an application icon, the message, “You mu st

insert the application CD into your drive” appears and the

software does not start.

❑Some software applications require specific files that are located on the
application’s CD-ROM. Insert the disc and try starting the program again.
❑Check to make sure you inserted the CD-ROM with the label side facing up.
✍Your computer may not be equipped with all of the hardware features listed in this
section. To view the specific hardware configuration for your system, see the online
specifications sheet.
✍Avoid using adhesive labels to identify your CD or DVD media. Adhesive labels may
come off while the CD or DVD media is in use in your optical drive(s) and may cause
damage to the unit.