Operating Basics

Using optical disc drives

The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM based programs. You can run 12 cm (4.72") CD/DVDs. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD-ROM, an indicator on the drive glows.

Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Video discs.An 8cm CD/DVD can be used with the external optical disc drive.

Refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CD/DVDs.

Loading discsTo load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below.1.Turn your computer on.

2.Gently hold the CD/DVD by the edges with its labeled facing up, and insert it into the optical disc drive slot straight on slowly.

Gently push the CD/DVD until it is loaded automatically. Do not push it forcibly or at an angle to the optical disc drive slot. This may cause damage or adhesion of foreign matter on the surface of the CD/DVD. These imperfections may prevent the drive from reading from or writing to it.

Inserting a CD/DVD

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