Learning the Basics

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Using compact discs

Use the eject button to release the disc tray. This button requires power to operate.

CAUTION: Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the diskette/DVD light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.

Be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction.

The manual eject hole provides access to the manual eject button, allowing you to manually open the disc tray when power to the computer and the drive is off.

To open the disc tray manually, insert a straightened paper clip or other narrow object through the manual eject button’s access hole.

CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the eject button.

Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.

Inserting a disc

WARNING: Before playing an audio CD, turn the volume down. Playing the compact disc at maximum volume could damage your ears. To turn the volume down, use the Volume Control program (click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, and click Volume Control).

1If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the drive.

The disc tray partially opens.