Learning the Basics | 77 |
Using compact discs |
HINT: The computer must be on to use the eject button to open the disc tray. To remove a disc when the power is off (for example, if the main battery is completely discharged), use a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, to press the manual eject button. You access this button through the small hole to the right of the eject button.
2Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open.
3Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover.
CAUTION: If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for the disc to stop before you remove it.
4Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks — indicating that it is locked.
Caring for CDs and DVDs
❖Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean.
❖Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
❖Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from reading the data properly.
❖Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.
❖To clean a disc, wipe it from the center outwards (not in a circle) with a clean, dry cloth. If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the tray.