42 | Using the Optical drive |
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Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down. Do not set the volume too high when using the headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing.
To insert a compact disc into the drive:
1Make sure the computer is turned on.
2Make sure the drive’s
3Press the drive’s eject button.
The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).
HINT: The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off.
4Grasp the tray and pull it fully open.
5Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust. If the disc is dusty, clean it.
6Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up.
Sample positioning the disc in the drive
7Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place.
Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.