Components and Functions
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DVD-ROM Drive
The DVD-ROM drive is a standard IDE ATAPI type, which accepts
a variety of standard 12cm CDs such as CD-ROM, audio CD, CD-I,
Photo CD, video CD, etc.
The following procedure assumes that all the necessary DVD-ROM
utilities were installed on the computer. For DVD-ROM utility
installation, please refer “
Utilities and Drivers
”.
DVD-ROM drive also can be removed and swapped with 2
nd
battery.
Put CD into DVD-ROM drive
While the power is ON, push the DVD-ROM drive’s ejecting button.
The tray will release. Then gently pull the tray out. Put the CD on the
holder and push the tray back into the cabinet. Any dirt on the data
side of the CD may cause read error. Please do not touch this side
when handling CDs.
Read from DVD-ROM drive
The DVD-ROM drive may be designated as drive D: or higher
depending on your configuration. You may access it in DOS or
Windows the same way you would for the floppy disk drive or hard
disk drive. The DVD-ROM is a read-only device. Any command
attempting to write onto it will be denied.
Please avoid shock or vibration while the DVD-ROM drive is active.
Express and PCMCIA Cards
The computer supports one type-II PCMCIA and one Express card or
two type-II PCMCIA cards. To remove the card, push the button on
the right of the card to eject it. The eject button can hide into the
compartment by pushing it inward gently.