Using Cds And Dvds; Handling And Storing Cd And Dvd Media - Lenovo thinkcentre m83 User Manual

• For Windows 7: Click the Start button to open the Start menu, and then click Control Panel.
View Control Panel using Large icons or Small icons, and then click Notification Area Icons ➙
Turn system icons on or off.
• For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: Open Control Panel. View Control Panel using Large icons or
Small icons, and then click Notification Area Icons ➙ Turn system icons on or off.
Note: For detailed information on how to open Control Panel on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1,
see "Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system" on page 22.
• For Windows 10: Click the Start button to open the Start menu. Then, click Settings ➙ System
➙ Notifications & actions ➙ Turn system icons on or off.
b. Turn on the desired icon.
3. If the icon is still not displayed in the Windows notification area, repeat step 1.

Using CDs and DVDs

Your computer might have a DVD ROM drive or recordable DVD drive installed. DVD drives use
industry-standard, 12 cm (4.75-inch) CD media or DVD media. If your computer comes with a DVD drive,
the drive can read DVD-ROM discs, DVD-R discs, DVD-RAM discs, DVD-RW discs, and all types of CDs,
such as CD-ROM discs, CD-RW discs, CD-R discs, and audio CDs. If you have a recordable DVD drive,
it can also record on DVD-R discs, DVD-RW discs, type II DVD-RAM discs, CD-RW standard and high
speed discs, and CD-R discs.
Follow these guidelines when using the DVD drive:
• Do not place the computer in a location where the drive is exposed to the following:
– High temperature
– High humidity
– Excessive dust
– Excessive vibration or sudden shock
– An inclined surface
– Direct sunlight
• Do not insert any object other than a CD or DVD into the drive.
• Before moving the computer, remove the CD or DVD from the drive.

Handling and storing CD and DVD media

CD and DVD media are durable and reliable, but they do require some care and special handling. When
handling and storing a CD or DVD, follow these guidelines:
• Hold the disc by its edges. Do not touch the surface of the side that is not labeled.
• To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc with a clean, soft cloth from the center to the outside. Wiping
the disc in a circular direction might cause loss of data.
• Do not write or stick paper on the disc.
• Do not scratch or mark the disc.
• Do not place or store the disc in direct sunlight.
• Do not use benzene, thinners, or other cleaners to clean the disc.
• Do not drop or bend the disc.
• Do not insert damaged discs into the drive. Warped, scratched, or dirty discs can damage the drive.
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