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Learning the Basics
Using the optical drive
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can
break off inside the computer and damage it.
Media control buttons(Available on certain models)
The media control buttons located on the system control panel
above the keyboard let you access the Internet when the computer is
on and play audio CDs or DVD movies.
(Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons
The Mute button allows you to mute the sound.
The Media button activates a media playing application that can
play audio CDs or DVD movies.
The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if
currently playing.
The Stop button stops a disc that is currently playing.
The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the
disc.
The Next track button skips to the following track on the disc.
Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive:
1Make sure the computer is turned on.
The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off.
2Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off.
3Press the drive’s eject button.
The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).
Mute button*
Stop button*
Media button* Previous track
Next track
Play/Pause button*
button*
button*
*Available on certain models