User Manual

Using the Optical Drive
Depending on the model, your computer comes with a CD, Combo drive,
or DVD dual recorder located on the left side of the computer. This drive
is usually configured as drive D.
The drive uses removable 5.25-inch silver discs, which look like standard
m
usic discs. It is an ideal medium to use for distributing multimedia
because of the huge amount of data that a disc can store.
Depending on the model, your drive is one of the following:
 CD drive can read CDs, audio CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW discs.
 Combo drive can work both as a CD drive (reading DVD discs in
addition to CDs, audio CDs and CD-R/-RW discs), and also as a CD
recorder (writing to CD-R/-RW discs).
 DVD Dual drive besides the Combo drive function, can write to
DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW discs.
NOTE: If the CD/Combo/DVD Dual drive would be operating for more than half an hour
(such as showing a DVD title), use the AC power source instead of the battery. If not,
the battery may run out of power before the operation is complete.
CAUTION:
 When inserting a disc, do not use force.
 Make sure the disc is correctly inserted into the tray, and then close the tray.
 Do not leave the CD tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray with your
hand. If the lens becomes dirty, the disc may malfunction.
 Do not wipe the lens using materials with rough surface (such as paper towel).
Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.
FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based devices:
“Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”
NOTE: The CD/Combo/DVD Dual drive is classified as a Class 1 laser product. This
label is located on the drive.
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