Dell Latitude CPx H Series, User Manual

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CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and CD-RW Drives: Dell™ Latitude™ CPx H-
Series/J-Series User's Guide
Using the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives
Caring for CDs,DVDs, and CD-RW Discs
Types of Supported Discs
Using the Drives
The DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives are read-only devices that let you play most commercially available 8-
or 12-centimeter (cm) sound and video CDs on the computer. In addition to playing most CDs, the DVD-
ROM drive can also play DVDs. CD-rewritable (CD-RW) drives can write to and play CD-RWs and can play
CDs. Dell installed the appropriate CD-ROM drive device drivers on your hard-disk drive.
Use the DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, or CD-RW drive in the computer’s modular bay or the modular bay in a
C/Port Family Advanced Port Replicator (APR) or a C/Dock Family Expansion Station. None of these drives
can be used externally without an APR or an Expansion Station. You must turn the computer off before
installing the drive in the modular bay. For detailed instructions on installing devices in the modular bay, see
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Using the Modular Bay ."
Figure 1. DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, or CD-RW Drive Installed in Computer
NOTICE: Protect the DVD-ROM and CD-ROM drives when they are not in the modular bay. Do not
squeeze the drive or place objects on top of it; doing so could damage the drive motor. Keep the
drive as clean as possible.
NOTICE: Always use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Never touch the lens.
NOTICE: If the CD or DVD is not seated correctly, the drive can be damaged.
To play a CD, press the eject button on the face of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive or press <Fn><F10>.
When the tray slides out, place the CD into the tray label side up. Make sure that the CD is seated correctly
on the spindle by pressing down on the disc until it clicks in place. Then gently push in the tray.
To play a DVD, press the eject button on the face of the DVD-ROM drive or press <Fn><F10>. When the