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Learning the Basics

Using compact discs

 

 

 

Avoid touching the magnetic surface of a diskette. Fingerprints can prevent the drive from reading the data stored on a diskette.

Never twist or bend a diskette.

Keep diskettes at room temperature and avoid exposing them to direct sunlight. Otherwise, data may be lost.

Never place heavy objects on your diskettes.

Never eat, smoke, or use erasers near diskettes. Foreign particles can damage the diskette’s surface.

Keep diskettes away from sources of magnetism, such as speakers and radios, since these can destroy data.

If the diskette is dirty, clean it with a soft cloth moistened in water. Don’t use cleaning fluids.

Using compact discs

The compact disc drive lets you read both DVD-ROM and CD-ROM discs.

This section provides information on inserting, removing and caring for your discs.

Disc-in-use light

Eject button

Manual eject hole

DVD-ROM drive

The disc-in-use light illuminates when the DVD-ROM drive is being accessed. However, you will find that the diskette/DVD light on the system indicator panel is easier to see while you are working.