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Learning the Basics
Playing a CD or DVD
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Inserting a disc
WARNING: Before playing an audio CD or a DVD, turn the volume
down. Playing the disc at maximum volume could damage your
ears. To turn the volume down, use the volume control dial or
access the Volume Control program (click Start, All
Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, Volume
Control).
1 If the computer is turned on, press the eject button on the
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive.
Pressing the eject button
The disc tray partially opens.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that the
disk activity light is off before opening the disc tray.
2 Grasp the disc tray and pull it fully open.
3 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and
free of dust.
CAUTION: Handle discs carefully. Avoid touching the surface of
the disc. Grasp it by its center hole and edge. If you handle the
disc incorrectly, you could lose data.