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Getting Started — Optical Drive
Inserting a Disk
1. Press the button on the front of
the drive to open the disk tray
and pull the tray open.
2. Place the disk on the tray, label
side up.
3. Place the disk on the central
spindle and press gently until the
disk clicks into place.
4. Slide back the tray until it clicks
shut.
Removing a Disk
1. Make sure the computer is not
accessing the optical drive.
2. Press the eject button and pull
the tray all the way out.
3. Pick up the optical media by the
edges and remove the media
from the tray. Push the tray into
the computer until it closes fully.
Warning: When the computer is reading from the
optical drive, the indicator light for the optical
drive will flash on. Do not attempt to remove a
disk while the light is active.
Precautions for Handling Optical Media
Keep these precautions in mind when handling optical media (disc).
• Always hold the disc by the edges; avoid touching the surface of the disc.
• Use a clean, dry, cloth to remove dust, smudges, or fingerprints. Wipe from the
center outward.
• Do not write on the bottom surface of the disc. Only use soft tip markers when
writing on the top side of the disc.
• Extremes in temperature may damage discs. Store discs in a cool dry place.
• Do not use benzene, thinners, or cleaners with detergent. Only use optical
media cleaning kits.
• Do not bend or drop the discs.
• Do not place objects on top of discs.