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our CD–ROM Drive
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Using the CD–ROM Drive
This section provides the following information about using the CD–ROM drive:
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Media description
• Disc tray description
• Loading and unloading the CD–ROM disc
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Mounting and unmounting a CD–ROM disc
• Reading the drive’s busy light
Media Description
CD–ROM discs are identical to audio compact discs (CDs), except that they store
computer data. CD–ROM discs are 120 mm (4.7 in.) in diameter, and use one data
surface with a capacity of 600 megabytes.