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Learning the Basics
Using a compact disc drive
A DVD/CD-ROM drive
Drive in-use indicator light—Indicates when the CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive is in use.
Eject button—Press to release the disc tray.
CAUTION: Do not press the eject button or turn off the
computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is glowing.
Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.
When the disc tray is open, be careful not to touch the lens
or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive to
malfunction.
Manual eject hole—Use if you need to release the disc tray when
the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow
object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole.
CAUTION: Never use a pencil to press the eject button.
Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.
Inserting compact discs
To insert a compact disc into the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive:
1 Make sure the computer is turned on.
2 Make sure the in-use indicator light is off.
3 Press the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive’s eject button.
Drive in-use indicator light
Eject button
Manual eject hole