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DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive
Before using the drive
Do not expose the CD/DVD drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g., oil
smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive lens.
When opening/closing the tray
When the computer is on, be sure to use the eject button (
) or perform the
ejecting operation through Windows.
When ejecting the disc while
is displayed on the taskbar, right-click
and select
[Eject]. (
)
Do not eject discs in any other way except the one described above.
To remove a disc when the tray cannot be opened or when the computer is powered off:
Insert a pointed object (e.g., the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a ballpoint pen)
into the emergency hole (A).
Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens.
Under some conditions, dust may build up on the lens, or on a disc. This may result in a
read or write malfunction.
Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position.
Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the CD/DVD drive. Doing so could
cause it to malfunction.
Do not place items other than discs on the tray.
Do not access the drive until after the tray is closed and the multimedia pocket device
status indicator
is off.
While the CD/DVD drive is being accessed
Do not open the CD/DVD drive or move the computer while the CD/DVD drive is being
accessed.
Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage the disc, or cause the
CD/DVD drive to malfunction.
In addition, after running an application involving access to a disc, do not open the CD/
DVD drive until after the application has been closed.
Usage Precautions
