Caring for the CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combination Drive
To protect your CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive during operation,
observe the following precautions:
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Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error or
might damage the drive or discs.
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Avoid exposing the drive to the following conditions:
– High humidity
– High temperature
– Excessive dust
– Mechanical vibration
– Sudden shock or dropping
– Placement on an inclined surface
– Direct sunlight
– Sudden temperature changes
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Do not insert foreign objects into the drive.
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Do not stack objects on the drive.
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Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.
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Remove any discs from the disc drawer and make sure that the drawer is
closed before moving the drive unit.
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Keep the original packing materials. If you need to ship the drive unit to a
different location, use the original packing materials to ensure that the drive
is transported safely.
Manually ejecting a disc
If a drive becomes defective and will not allow the disc to eject, turn off the
computer, and straighten a large paper clip to form a tool. The straightened
end must extend at least 45 mm (1.8 in.). Insert the extended end into the
emergency eject hole on the front of the drive (see
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Front view of the drive
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on
page 1-3). Push the paper clip until the tray opens. Gently pull out the tray
until you can remove the disc.
Formatting CDs
You must format a blank CD-RW disc using DLA before you can drag and
drop files to the disc.
To format a CD-RW disc
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with the DLA program:
1.
Insert a blank disc.
2.
Double-click
My computer
1. Some CDs, such as multi-session CDs, do not require formatting. For more information, see the
Veritas software online user’s guide.
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