Optical drives
Working with the notebook
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Optical drives
Depending on the model, your notebook is equipped with a CR-ROM drive, a CD-RW drive, a DVD-
ROM drive or a combo drive (CD-RW/DVD).
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This device contains a light-emitting diode, classified according to IEC 825-1:1993:
LASER CLASS 1, and must not be opened.
Avoid touching the surface of a CD/DVD. Handle CDs/DVDs only by their edges!
Always store CDs/DVDs in their cases. Thus you avoid dust contamination, scratches,
bending or other damage.
Protect your CDs/DVDs from dust, mechanical vibration and direct sunlight!
Avoid storing a CD/DVD in areas subject to high temperatures or humidity.
You may use both 8-cm and 12-cm CDs/DVDs in the optical drive.
When using CDs/DVDs of poor quality vibrations and reading errors may occur.
Optical drive indicator
The indicator
flashes when a CD/DVD is inserted. The indicator goes out when the drive is
ready-to-operate. The indicator lights up when the drive is accessed.
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If the indicator does not go out after the CD/DVD is inserted, and continues to flash, the
CD/DVD is probably damaged or dirty.
Inserting or removing a CD/DVD
The notebook must be switched on.
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Push the insert/eject button.
The drive tray will open.
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Pull the drive tray completely out.
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Place the CD/DVD in the drive tray with the label facing upwards.
or
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Take out an inserted CD/DVD.
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Push in the drive tray until you feel it lock into place.
