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CD
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ROMs which means that DVD players can play not
only DVD
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ROMs, but CD
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ROMs, CD
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I discs, video CDs,
and CD
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R discs as well. DVD uses MPEG
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2 to compress
video data.
Using Your CD/DVD Drive
Unlike floppy disks, CD/DVD discs can be used only for
putting data into your computer. Your Aspire computer
can use two types of CD
-
ROM discs: audio discs and data
discs. Data CDs can hold a lot of information and very
large programs. One CD can hold more information than
is contained on 450 floppy diskettes.
1
Press the eject button to manually open or close the
CD tray.
Note:
It may take up to 30 seconds for a disc to
stop spinning before the drive opens up. If you
try to run the software when you first insert the
CD (or DVD) and you get an error message like
Drive Not Ready, wait a few seconds, then try
again.
A CD/DVD has two sides:
•
The title side tells you
which CD/DVD it is.
•
The data side stores all
the data.
Remember the following
guidelines when handling
your CDs and DVDs:
•
CDs and DVDs are
fragile, so when
handling your CDs or
DVDs, hold them by
the edges to avoid
leaving smudges or
fingerprints.
•
Always keep them in a
disc case when not in
use to avoid scratches
or other damage. Any
kind of dirt or damage
can affect the data on
the disc, impair the disc
lens reader on the CD
and DVD drives, or
stop the computer
from successfully
reading the disc.
•
To clean your CDs and
DVDs, use a clean,
dust
-
free cloth and
wipe in a straight line
from the center to the
edge. Continue around
the whole disc. (DO
NOT wipe in a circle.)
You can also
periodically clean your
CD/DVD drive to
prevent problems from
reading CDs/DVDs on
your computer.
Caring for your
CDs and DVDs
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