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Getting Started 3–13
Using the Computer
Maintaining the CD or DVD Drive
Keep the following guidelines in mind when
maintaining and cleaning your CD or DVD drive:
■ Do not move the drive while it is operating.
■ Avoid exposing the drive to rapid changes in
temperature.
■ If the drive is exposed to sudden change in
temperature, wait one hour before turning off
the computer.
■ Avoid exposing the drive to high temperatures
or humidity, direct sunlight, or mechanical
vibrations.
■ Clean the panel and controls with a soft, dry
cloth.
■ Never spray cleaning fluids into the drive.
■ Unplug the computer if any liquids or objects
fall into the drive.
Using the DVD Writer Drive
The DVD Writer drive is a DVD+RW/+R drive
available on select models only.
The DVD Writer drive plays movie DVDs and music
CDs, reads data CDs and DVDs, and records files
to DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-R, and CD-RW discs.
The guide for this drive is printed and included
in the computer box if your computer has a
DVD Writer drive.
There are two types of DVD discs:
DVD+RW/+R and DVD-R/RW. DVD-R,
DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM discs do not work
in the DVD+RW/+R drive.