Basic Operation
AlphaServer 1000A Rackmount Owner’s Guide 4-29
Using a CD-ROM Drive
CD-ROM drives read information from removable CDROMS (read-only compact
discs).Your system uses a CD-ROM drive that has an automatic loading/ejection feature
that functions only when power is supplied. Figure 4-4 shows the components of a CD-
ROM drive.
_________________________ Caution ___________________________
Handle a CD-ROM by its edges. Do not touch the surface. Fingerprints and
dust can cause the CD-ROM to malfunction.
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Figure 4-4: CD-ROM Drive Components
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1
2
3
4
5
1. Emergency eject hole
2. Eject button
3. Activity indicator
4. Volume control
5. Headphone jack
6. CD-ROM
To insert a disc into the drive:
1.
Press the CD-ROM drive eject button (item
2
in the figure). The CD caddy ejects.
2.
Load the CD into a caddy (item
6 in the figure).
3.
Push the caddy into the CD-ROM drive.
The activity indicator (item
3
in the figure) turns on. When the activity light turns off, the
drive is ready to use. To operate the CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions provided with
your system software.
