User's Manual
DVD-ROM drive (Black)
An optional full-size DVD-ROM drive module lets you run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") digital video disk/compact disk without using an adaptor. It may be selected as a standard component or as an option.
NOTE: The read speed is slower at the center of a disk and faster at the outer edge. The maximum (outer edge) speeds for DVDs and CDs are:
| DVD | 8 speed (maximum) | |
| CD | 24 speed (maximum) |
This drive supports the following formats: | |
• DVD-ROM | • DVD-Video |
• | Photo CD | • CD-R (read only) |
• | CD-ROM | • | CD-Rewritable(readonly) |
• | CD-DA | • | CD-Text |
•CD-ROMxAMode2(Form1,Form2)
•EnhancedCD(CD-EXTRA)
DISK-IN-USE
INDICATOR
EJECT HOLE
EJECT BUTTON
Figure 2-11 The optical media device
Disk-In-UseThis indicator lights when the CD/DVD is being accessed.
Indicator
Eject button Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.
Eject hole Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power to the computer is off.
CAUTION: Check the Slim Select Bay indicator when you use the DVD-ROM drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the DVD/CD or the drive.
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