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Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
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Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software,
music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a
significant increase in data storage and support features that are
not available on any other video platform. These features include
wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround
sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus.
For these reasons, your computer may come with a DVD-ROM
drive or multi-function drive.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is set to
play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc
from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in
the format of the other region. The drive will allow you to change
regions four times. On the fourth change, the region will be “locked
in.” That is, the drive will only play DVDs from that last region. Note
that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is
counted as two changes.
For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that you play
DVDs while running the computer on AC power.
You use CD-ROMs to load and run software, and to access
reference material such as catalogs, as well as listen to music.
Sample DVD-ROM or multi-function drive shown
Use the eject button to release the disc tray. This button
requires power.
Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-
in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or
the drive.
The eject button requires power to operate. The manual eject
button does not require power.
Eject button
Manual eject button
