Operating Basics

Using optical disc drives

The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD/BD based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVD/BDs without an adaptor. A Serial ATA interface controller is used for CD/DVD/BD operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD/BD, an indicator on the drive glows.

Use the DVD playback application to view DVD-Video discs.

If you have a DVD SuperMulti drive, BD Writer drive or BD Combo drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVD/BDs on DVD Super Multi drives, BD Writer drives or BD Combo drives section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs/BDs.

Loading discs

To load CDs/DVDs/BDs, follow the steps as detailed below:

1.When the computer’s power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly.

2.Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened.

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1. Disc tray

2. Eject button

Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open

3. Lay the CD/DVD/BD, label side up, in the disc tray.

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