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Removing a disc with the computer on
To remove a disc (CD or DVD) 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.
Caring for CD or DVD discs
Store your discs in their original containers to protect them
from scratches and keep them clean.
Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of, a disc.
Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can
prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.
To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The
most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of
the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). If
necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner
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.
Learning the Basics
Using the optical drive
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