Operating Your Computer 2-16
Using the Optical Drive
Your computer comes with an optical drive, usually configured as drive
D.
Depending on the model, your drive is one of the following:
z Combo drive can work both as a DVD drive (reading DVD discs in
addition to CDs, audio CDs and CD-R/-RW discs), and also as a CD
recorder (writing to CD-R/-RW discs).
z DVD Dual drive besides the Combo drive function, can write to
DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW discs.
z Super Multi drive besides the Combo drive function, can write to
DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW and DVD-RAM discs.
CAUTION:
z When inserting a disc, do not use force.
z Make sure that the disc is correctly inserted into the tray, and then close the tray.
z Do not leave the drive tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray with your
hand. If the lens becomes dirty, the optical drive may malfunction.
z Do not wipe the lens using materials with rough surface (such as paper towel).
Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.
FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based devices:
“Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”
NOTE: The optical drive is classified as a Class 1 laser product. This label is located on
the optical drive.
NOTE: For DVD and Combo drives only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method
claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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