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Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a combo DVD/
CD-RW drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your
computer. The CD-ROM drive allows you to play different types of
compact discs (CDs). The DVD-ROM drive allows you to play not only
old CD-ROMs, CD-I discs, and video CDs, but digital video discs (DVDs)
as well. DVD or DVD-ROM is a type of disc media that holds a
minimum of 4.7-GB (gigabytes), enough for a full-length movie. The
CD-RW drive allows you to record or burn CD-RW (recordable and
rewritable) discs.
CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easy
to carry around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and
must be handled with extra care.
To insert a CD or DVD into your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive:
1 Gently push the Eject button located on the front panel. .
2 When the disc tray slides open, place the CD or DVD gently on the
tray. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing