Basic Operation
AlphaServer 1000 Rackmount Owner's Guide 4-27
To remove a CD from the drive:
1.
Press the drive Eject button (
4
in the figure). The CD ejects.
2.
Gently pull the caddy from the CDROM drive.
3.
Remove the CD from the caddy.
4.
Push the drawer back into the drive.
Emergency Procedure
If the CD caddy does not eject when you press the Eject button:
Insert the end of a small bar, such as a paper clip,
1
into the Emergency Eject hole (
5
in the figure) and push in gently. The CD caddy ejects.
Caring for Your System
Before doing any cleaning of your system, make sure you turn off the system and
disconnect any external devices. When using a moistened cloth for cleaning, do not allow
any excess fluid to leak into the system, keyboard, or monitor. Wait until the system is
completely dry before you turn it on.
Cleaning Your Mouse
If your mouse does not move smoothly or if the pointer jumps across the screen, the ball
inside the mouse may need cleaning. To clean the ball, do the following:
1.
Turn the mouse over and remove the plate on the bottom.
2.
Remove the rubber ball.
3.
Clean the ball and rollers with a cotton swab lightly dampened with a mild detergent.
4.
Replace the ball and plate.
Cleaning Your Keyboard
Your keyboard keys may get dirty with use. Clean them with a clean cloth lightly
dampened with a mild detergent solution.
Moving Your System
Before you move or ship the system:
1.
Back up all files stored on the hard disk drive.
1
Use a bar less than 2.0 mm in diameter. To avoid damage to the CDROM drive, do not
insert the bar more than 1 in (25 mm).
