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Using optical media drives
Disconnecting 3 1/2" diskette drive
When you have finished using the diskette drive, follow the procedures below to disconnect it:
1.Wait for the indicator light to go out to make sure all diskette activity has stopped.
CAUTION: If you disconnect the diskette drive or turn off the power while the computer is accessing the drive you may lose data or dam- age the diskette or the drive.
2.Click the Safety Remove Hardware icon on the system tray.
3.Click Diskette drive.
4.Pull the diskette drive connector out of the USB port.
Using optical media drives
The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optical
Note: Use the WinDVD application to view
If you have a
If you have a DVD
If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.
OPERATING BASICS