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v Do not insert any object other than a CD into the drive.
v Before moving the computer, remove the CD from the drive.
Handling a CD
When handling a CD, follow these guidelines:
v Hold the CD by its edges. Do not touch the surface of the side that is not
labeled.
v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the CD with a clean, soft cloth from
the center to the outside. Wiping the CD in a circular direction might cause
loss of data.
v Do not write or stick paper on the CD.
v Do not scratch or mark the CD.
v Do not place or store the CD in direct sunlight.
v Do not use benzene, thinners, or other cleaners to clean the disk.
v Do not drop or bend the CD.
Loading a CD
To load a CD into a CD-ROM drive:
1. Press the Eject/Load button. The tray slides out of the drive. (Do not
manually force the tray open.)
Note: If you have a small form factor desktop computer, the CD-ROM
drive disk tray slides partway out of the drive. Manually pull the
tray the rest of the way out.
2. Place the CD in the tray with the label facing up.
Note: If you have a small form factor desktop computer, press the disk
down until it clicks into place and is held by the spring-loaded
holders.
3. Close the tray by pressing the Eject/Load button or by gently pushing the
tray forward. When the tray is closed, the indicator light on the front of the
drive will activate to indicate that the drive is in use.
4. To eject the CD, press the Eject/Load button. When the tray slides out,
carefully remove the disk.
5. Close the tray by pressing the Eject/Load button or by gently pushing the
tray forward.
Note: If the tray does not slide out of the drive when you press the Eject/Load
button, insert the pointed end of a large paper clip into the
emergency-eject hole located on the front of the CD-ROM drive.
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