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18 Chapter 2
Using the Computer’s Built-in Drives
Follow these instructions to work with the computer’s built-in CD-ROM drive, floppy disk
drive, and optional Zip drive.
Using the CD-ROM Drive
To use your CD-ROM drive, follow these instructions.
Inserting a CD-ROM Disc
1 Press the Open/Close button next to the CD-ROM drive.
2 Place a CD-ROM disc in the tray, with the disc label facing up.
Make sure that the disc lies flat in the tray.
If you are using a small (8 cm) disc, center the disc in the tray’s inner ring.
3 Gently push the tray in, or press the Open/Close button, to close the tray.
In a moment an icon for the CD-ROM disc appears on your screen.
Ejecting a CD-ROM Disc
Apple recommends that you eject your CD-ROM disc before you shut down the computer.
To eject a CD, follow these instructions.
1 Quit all the application programs running from the CD.
2 Select the disc’s icon and drag it to the Trash.
The CD tray opens.
3 Remove the disc and gently close the tray.
You can also eject a CD-ROM disc from the drive by selecting the CD’s icon, opening the File
menu, and choosing the Put Away command or by opening the Special menu and choosing
the Eject command.
If these methods don’t work, see Mac OS Help, available in the Help menu.
If problems arise while using your CD-ROM drive, the Emergency Handbook that came with
your computer contains solutions.