Using Optical Disc Drives - Toshiba Tecra M9 User Manual

M9

Using optical disc 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.
Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Video discs.
If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the
DVD Super Multi drives
When the power of the optical disc drive is off, pressing the Fn + Tab keys
will turn the power of the optical disc drive on. Furthermore, it is possible to
set it to turn the power of the optical disc drive on and eject the tray at the
same time.
Loading discs
To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below.
1. When the computer's power is on, press the eject button to open the
disc tray slightly.
2. Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened.
4-12
section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.
Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open
Writing CD/DVDs on
Eject button
Disc tray
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