Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference Manual page 18

Using the Computer: Dell Inspiron 3800 System Reference
Figure 2. External Diskette Drive Connected to Computer
CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM Drives
Using the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM Drives
CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives are read-only devices that let you play most commercially available 8- or 12-centimeter (cm) sound and video CDs on the
computer. The DVD-ROM drive can also play DVDs. CD-RW drives are read-writable devices that let you play CDs, and allow you to write information to a CD-
RW disc. Dell installed the appropriate CD-ROM drive device drivers on your hard-disk drive.
Use the CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD-ROM drive in the computer's media bay. None of the drives can be used externally. You must turn the computer off
before installing the drive in the media bay. For detailed instructions on installing devices in the media bay, see "Using the Media Bay" in Chapter 2 of the
Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.
Figure 3. CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Drive Installed in Computer
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