120 Learning the Basics
Toshiba’s online resources
Removing a disc with the computer off
To remove a disc with the computer turned off:
1Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into
the manual eject hole.
The disc tray slides partially out of the drive.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can
break off inside the computer and damage it.
2Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and
place it in its protective cover.
3Gently press the tray in to close it.
Caring for optical discs
❖Store your discs in their original containers to protect them
from scratches and keep them clean.
❖Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
❖Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of, a disc.
❖Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can
prevent the optical disc drive from reading the data properly.
❖Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.
❖To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The
most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of
the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). 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 drive.
Toshiba’s online resourcesToshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can
connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products,
give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with
future upgrades. For more information, see “Contacting Toshiba”
on page 205.