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Using optical media drives
Using optical media drives
The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the Fixed DVD-ROM drive.
However, operation is the same for other optical drive in the Slim Select Bay. The
full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM-based
programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without an
adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When
the computer is accessing a CD/DVD-ROM, an indicator on the drive glows and the
Slim Select Bay indicator glows.
NOTE: Use the WinDVD 4 application to view DVD-Video discs.
If you have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, refer also to the Writing CDs section for
precautions on writing to CDs.
Loading discs
To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-6 to 4-10.
1. a. When the power is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open the
drawer slightly.
Figure 4-6 Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button
EJECT BUTTON