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Using the Optical Drive
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5 Close the tray by pushing it gently.
Playing a DVD
To achieve optimum performance when playing DVDs, it is recommended that
you close any open applications before playing a DVD movie.
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You can play DVDs using the DVD-ROM drive and the WinDVD®
software. See the help file that comes with the WinDVD software for details.
If you have connected a TV, follow the instructions in “Selecting the Display
Mode” .
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Be sure to seat the disc firmly over the hub fingers. If you do not seat the disc firmly,
you could damage your optical drive and you may not be able to open the tray.
When you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator light turns off, then press the
Eject button to remove the disc.
When the computer is in power saving modes, you cannot remove a disc.
If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button, turn off the computer
and insert a thin, pointed object into the manual eject hole.
Manual eject hole
Some discs recorded at 20 or 24 bits may produce noise while playing. If you
have audio devices connected, this may cause damage to your hearing and
the speakers. Reduce the volume before playing such discs.