Gericom Hollywood 8060, User Manual

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2-18 Operating Your Computer
Using the CD/DVD Drive
Your computer comes with a CD/DVD drive, usually configured as drive
D.
The drive uses removable 5.25-inch silver discs, which look like standard
music CDs. It is an ideal medium to use for distributing multimedia
because of the huge amount of data that a disc can store.
Depending on the model, your drive is one of the following:
z CD-ROM drive can read CD-ROMs, audio CDs, CD-R, and
CD-RW discs.
z
CD-RW drive cannot only read the above discs but also write to
CD-R and CD-RW discs.
z DVD-ROM drive can read DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) discs in
addition to the above discs.
z
Combo drive can work both as a DVD-ROM drive and CD-RW
drive.
CAUTION:
z
When inserting a CD, do not use force.
z
Make sure that the CD is correctly inserted into the tray, and then close the tray.
z
Do not leave the CD tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray with your
hand. If the lens becomes dirty, the CD-ROM may malfunction.
z
Do not wipe the lens using materials with rough surface (such as paper towel).
Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.
FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based devices:
“Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”
NOTE: The CD/DVD drive is classified as a Class 1 laser product. This label is located
on the CD/DVD drive.