Note: Avoid using your computer in dark conditions for prolonged periods. It is bad for your eyes.
Using the optical drive
Note: Your computer only supports the MultiBurner drive.
MultiBurner drive
This drive can read DVD-ROM discs, DVD-R discs, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-RW discs, and all types of CDs,
such as CD-ROM discs, CD-RW discs, CD-R discs, and audio CDs. In addition, it can record on DVD-R
discs, DVD-RW discs, type II DVD-RAM discs, CD-RW standard and high speed discs, and CD-R discs.
Using a media card
Your computer has one media card reader slot. The media card reader slot supports the following four
types of cards:
• Secure Digital (SD) card
• Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) card
• Secure Digital eXtended-Capacity (SDXC) card
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Note: While transferring data to or from a media card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer into
sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete; otherwise, your data could become damaged.
For more information on media cards, refer to any of the following topics:
Inserting a media card
Attention: Before you start installing any of the following cards, touch a metal table or a grounded metal
object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the card.
To insert a media card into the 4-in-1 media card reader slot, do the following:
1. Ensure that the card is correctly oriented.
2. Insert the card rmly into the 4-in-1 media card reader slot. Press the card rmly into the slot.
If the media card is not plug and play, do the following:
1. Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager. If you are prompted for an
administrator password or conrmation, type the password or provide conrmation.
2. From the Action menu, select Add legacy hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Removing a media card
Attention:
• Before removing the card, stop the card rst. Otherwise, data on the card might be corrupted or lost.
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