Using Optical Disk Drives; Loading Discs - Toshiba TECRA A8 User Manual

Using optical disk drives
The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optical disk
drive.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-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, refer also to the
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive
If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the
DVD Super Multi drive

Loading discs

To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-4 to 4-7.
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.
User's Manual
section for precautions on writing to CDs.
section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.
Figure 4-4 Pressing the eject button
Figure 4-5 Pulling the disc tray open
Operating Basics
Writing CDs on
Writing CD/DVDs on
Eject button
Disc tray
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