4-6 User’s Manual
Operating Basics
Using optical media drives
The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optional DVD-
ROM drive. However, operation is the same for other optical drive in the
Slim Select Bay. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of
CD/DVD-ROM-based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm
(3.15") CD/DVDs without an adaptor. 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 and the Slim Select Bay indicator
glows.
If you have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, refer also to the Writing CDs on
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.
If you have a DVD Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD
Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.
If you have a DVD±R/±RW drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on
DVD±R/±RW drive (DVD Dual drive) section for precautions on writing to
CDs.
Loading discs
To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-6 to 4-10.
1. a. When the power is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open
the drawer slightly.
Figure 4-6 Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button
Use the WinDVD 4 application to view DVD-Video discs.
Eject Button
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