Using the optical disc drive
The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of disc based
programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs without
an adaptor.
For precautions on writing to discs, refer to the Writing discs section.
To load discs, do the following:
1. When the computer’s power is on, press the eject button to open the
disc tray slightly.
2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened.
Figure 4-2 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open
1. Eject button
3. Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray.
Figure 4-3 Inserting a disc
1. Laser lens
When the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer covers the
disc tray slightly. Therefore, you must to turn the disc at an angle when you
place it in the disc tray. After seating the disc, however, make sure it lies
flat.
Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as
this might cause misalignment.
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