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DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive
Before using the drive
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Do not expose the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW 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 disk cover
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When the computer is on, be sure to use the drive power/open switch on the front right of
the computer or perform the ejecting operation through Windows.
• When using B’s CLiP, operations may differ depending on conditions. (
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When closing the disk cover, press down near the drive power/open switch (position of
the arrow) to ensure that the cover is locked.
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Do not access the drive until after the disk cover is closed and the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW
drive indicator changes to lighting from blinking.
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The disk cover can be opened up to an angle of 80 degrees. Do not force the cover open
any further.
If you accidentally touch the disk cover causing the disk cover to open 80 degrees or
more, press the cover forward slowly until the stopper returns to its original position.
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Do not leave the disk cover in the open position or touch the lens.
Under some conditions, dust may build up on the lens, or on a disk. This may result in a
read or write malfunction.
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Be careful not to do any of the following when the disk cover is open:
• Do not close the display.
Be sure to close the display only after confirming the disk cover is closed. If the disk
cover is not closed, the LCD may become damaged.
• Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive.
Doing so could cause it to malfunction.
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Insert the disk securely.
If the disk cover is closed without securely inserting the disk, the disk may be damaged.
Usage Precautions
80 degrees