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Learning the Basics
Using a compact disc drive
3 Gently push the tray in to close it.
To remove a compact disc with the computer turned off:
1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into
the manual eject hole.
2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc,
and place it in its protective cover.
3 Gently push the tray in to close it.
Caring for CDs and DVDs
❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them
from scratches and keep them clean.
❖ Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
❖ Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of a disc.
❖ Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface
can prevent the DVD-ROM drive from reading the data
properly.
❖ Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.
❖ To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The
most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of
the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). If
necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner
(not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely
before inserting it in the drive.