Sony PCG-R505ES, User Manual

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Using an Optical Disc Drive
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4 Close the tray by pushing it gently. The LED indicator on the drive flashes
while your computer reads data from the disc.
To remove a disc
When the computer is in Standby or Hibernate mode, you cannot remove a disc
because the disc tray will not open. See “Controlling Power Management” for
more information.
1 After you finish using a disc, wait until the LED indicator turns off.
2 Press the Eject button to remove the disc.
3 If the disc does not come out when you press the Eject button, turn off the
computer and insert a thin, straight object (such as a paper clip) into the
manual eject hole.
Playing a DVD
To play a DVD, you may use the optical disc drive and the preinstalled
WinDVD® software. For more information on WinDVD, see the Help menu in
the WinDVD application.
Your optical drive can read most DVD-R media. When you are ready to play a
DVD, read the suggestions below to maximize your video viewing experience.
Inserting an optical disc
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Before you use the optical disc drive to play a DVD, close any open applications.
Disc