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Learning the Basics
Using the optical disc drive
Removing an optical disc
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Locate and press the eject button.
The disc partially ejects from the slot.
Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the
in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disk
or the drive.
(Sample Illustration) Disc partially ejected from the drive
2
Grasp the disc and remove it from the computer, then place the
disc in its protective cover.
Caring for optical discs
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Store your discs in their original containers to protect them
from scratches and keep them clean.
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Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
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Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of, a disc.
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Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can
prevent the optical disc drive from reading the data properly.
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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.
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To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The
most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of
the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). If
necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner
(not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely
before inserting it in the drive.
