Using the System Drives and Bays 5-5
The CD-ROM drive operates at different speeds depending on whether the CD you are
using contains data or music. This allows you to get your data faster and to see
smoother animation and video.
The external 24X CD-ROM drive and cable offer the following features, which are
described after each figure.
External 24X CD-ROM drive, left and front
A – Headphone Jack
D – Status LED
B – Volume Control
E – Play/Stop Button
C – Release Latch
F – Forward Button
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Headphone Jack — Attach external headphones to listen to your audio CDs. (For
stand-alone use, only. Do not use this headphone jack when the CD-ROM drive is
connected to your NEC Versa.)
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Volume Control — Increase or decrease the volume of your audio CDs.
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Release Latch — Use this latch to open the cover of the CD-ROM drive and insert
or remove a compact disc.
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Status LED — Lights green when powered on or connected to the NEC Versa.
Lights amber during data read operations. Do not eject the CD or turn off the NEC
Versa when the indicator lights amber.
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Play/Stop Button — Use this button to start or stop your compact discs.
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Forward Button — Use this button to advance the playback of your compact disc,
one track at a time.
