Manual

User’s Manual 4-3
Operating Basics
Using optical media drives
The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM-
based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15")
CD/DVDs without an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used for
CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a
CD/DVD-ROM, an indicator on the drive glows.
If you have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, refer also to the Writing CDs on
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.
If you have a DVD ±R/±RW drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on
DVD±R/±RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.
If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on
DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.
Loading discs
To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below.
1. a. When the power is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open the
drawer slightly.
Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button
Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Video discs.
Eject button