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• To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc with a clean, soft cloth from the center to the outside. Wiping
the disc in a circular direction might cause loss of data.
• Do not write or stick paper on the disc.
• Do not scratch or mark the disc.
• Do not place or store the disc in direct sunlight.
• Do not use benzene, thinners, or other cleaners to clean the disc.
• Do not drop or bend the disc.
Playing and removing a disc
To play a disc, do the following:
1. With the computer on, press the eject/close button on the front of the optical drive. The tray slides out of
the drive.
2. Insert a disc into the tray. Some optical drive has a snap hub in the center of the tray. If your drive has a
snap hub, support the tray with one hand and then push the center of the disc until it snaps into place.
3. Press the eject/close button again or gently push the tray forward to close the tray. The disc player
program starts automatically. For more information, refer to the help system of the disc player program.
To remove a disc from the optical drive, do the following:
1. With the computer on, press the eject/close button on the front of the optical drive. The tray slides out of
the drive.
2. Carefully remove the disc from the tray.
3. Press the eject/close button again or gently push the tray forward to close the tray.
Note: If the tray does not slide out of the drive when you press the eject/close button, turn off your
computer. Then, insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole adjacent to the eject/close
button. Use the emergency eject only in an emergency.
Recording a disc
If your optical drive supports recording, you can record a disc.
Recording a disc using Windows tools
To record a disc using Windows tools, do one of the following:
• Burn a disc using the AutoPlay window.
1. Ensure that the disc is played automatically.
a. Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
b. Click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ AutoPlay .
c. Select or turn on Use AutoPlay for all media and devices .
2. Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive that supports recording. The AutoPlay window opens.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
• Burn a disc using Windows Media
®
Player.
1. Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive that supports recording.
2. Open Windows Media Player. See “Accessing a program on your computer” on page 46.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
• Burn a disc from an ISO file.
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