Using Optical Disc Drives - Toshiba PORTEGE R30-A User Manual

Some types and formats of DVD-R DL and DVD+R DL discs may be
unreadable.

Using Optical Disc Drives

The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of disc based
programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") discs without
an adaptor.
For precautions on writing to discs, refer to the
To load discs, follow the steps as detailed below:
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When the disc tray is fully opened, the edge of the computer will cover the
disc tray slightly. Therefore, you will need to turn the disc at an angle when
you place it in the disc tray. After seating the disc, however, make sure it
lies flat.
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When the computer's power is on, press the eject button to open the
disc tray slightly.
Grasp the disc tray gently and pull until it is fully opened.
Figure 4-4 Pressing the eject button and pulling the disc tray open
1. Eject button
Lay the disc, label side up, in the disc tray.
1. Laser lens
Do not touch the laser lens or any portion of its surrounding casing as
this could cause misalignment.
Writing discs
2. Disc tray
Figure 4-5 Inserting a disc
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