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Learning the Basics
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW multifunction
drive
Caring for CDs and DVDs
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Store your discs in their original containers to protect
them from scratches and keep them clean.
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Never bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
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Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the
surface of a compact disc can prevent the drive from
reading the data properly.
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Avoid exposing discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or
cold.
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To clean a disc, wipe it from the center outwards (not in a
circle) with a clean, dry cloth. If necessary, moisten the
cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or
rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before
inserting it in the drive.
Using the DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW
multifunction drive
Your computer may come with a DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/
CD-RW multifunction drive that allows you to:
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Play prerecorded DVDs
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Play prerecorded CDs
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Read and write files (including music) to a CD-
Recordable (CD-R) or CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) disc.
CAUTION: Check the disc/disk activity light when you use the
DVD-ROM or DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive. Do not press the eject
button, disconnect a drive or turn off the computer while the light
is glowing. Doing so could damage the CD, DVD or drive.
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