User's Manual
THE GRAND TOUR
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Optical media
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
Figure 2-11 The CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
The full-size CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive module lets you record data to rewritable
CDs as well as run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without using an
adaptor. The computer is configured with either a DVD-ROM drive or CD-RW/
DVD-ROM drive.
NOTE: The read speed is slower at the center of a disk and faster at the
outer edge.
DVD read 8 speed (maximum)
CD read 24 speed (maximum)
CD-R write 8 speed (maximum)
CD-RW write 4 speed (maximum)
This drive supports the following formats:
• DVD-ROM • DVD-Video
• CD-ROM • CD-EXTRA
• Audio CD • CD-R
• Photo CD • CD-RW
CD-RW/DVD-In-Use This indicator lights when a CD/DVD is being accessed.
Indicator
Eject button Press the eject button to open the drawer partially.
Eject hole Insert a slender object to open the drawer when the power
to the CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive is off.
CAUTION: Check the CD-RW/DVD-In-Use indicator when you use the
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a
drive or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could
damage the CD/DVD or the drive.
CD-RW/DVD-IN-USE I NDICATOR
EJECT BUTTON EJECT HOLE