Toshiba SATELLITEPRO S300 User Manual page 39

7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into
place.
8 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat
on the tray.
9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray
until it clicks into place.
You are ready to use the disc.
Removing a disc with the computer on
To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on:
1 Press the eject button on the drive.
2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and
place it in its protective cover.
3 Gently press the tray in to close it.
Removing a disc with the computer off
To remove a disc with the computer turned off:
1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into
the manual eject hole.
The disc tray slides partially out of the drive (about 1 inch).
2 Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and
place it in its protective cover.
3 Gently press the tray in to close it.
Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center
hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack
discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.
If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens,
contact Toshiba support for assistance.
Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is
glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.
Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for
it to stop spinning before you remove it.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can
break off inside the computer and damage it.
Using the optical drive
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