IBM 6862 - PC 300 PL, User Manual

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Using a CD-ROM drive
Some models come with a preinstalled CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM (compact disc
read-only memory) technology offers quick access to large amounts of information.
A compact disc can store more than 650 MB of data, such as the large files needed
for audio, still and full-motion video, and still and animated graphics. A CD-ROM
drive can play back or read from a CD, but it cannot write information to it.
CD-ROM drives use industry-standard, 12 cm (4.75-inch) CDs.
Follow these guidelines when using a CD-ROM drive:
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Do not place the drive where there is:
– High temperature
– High humidity
– Excessive dust
– Excessive vibration or sudden shock
– An inclined surface
– Direct sunlight
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Do not insert any object other than a CD into the drive.
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Before moving the computer, remove the CD from the drive.
The following illustration shows the front bezel of the CD-ROM drive in the tower
model. A CD-ROM in a desktop model has features similar to those shown below.
Socket
7
Socket
7
Eject/Load Button
Tray
Indicator Light
Emergency-Eject Hole
Note: If you have installed a CD-ROM drive yourself and need additional
information, refer to the documentation that comes with the drive.
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Using Your Personal Computer