Using Optical Media Drives; Loading Discs - Toshiba TECRA M4 User Manual

Operating Basics

Using optical media drives

The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optional media
drive. However, operation is the same for other optical drive in the Slim
Select Bay. The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/
DVD-ROM-based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm
(3.15") CD/DVDs without an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used
for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD-
ROM, an indicator on the drive glows and the Slim Select Bay indicator
glows.
Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Video discs.
When playing DVD-Video, always connect the AC adaptor to ensure
maximum performance. Operation on battery power might result in skipped
frames.
If you have a DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, refer also to the
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive
If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the
DVD Super Multi drive
When the power of the optical media drive is off, pressing the Fn + Tab
keys will turn the power of the optical media drive on. Furthermore, it is
possible to set it to turn the power of the optical media drive on and eject
the tray at the same time. When the power of the optical media drive is off,
eject button does not operate. Use a Fn + Tab key and turn ON the power
of the optical media drive.

Loading discs

To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-18 to 4-21.
1. When the computer's power is on, press the eject button to open the
disc tray slightly.
4-16
section for precautions on writing to CDs.
section for precautions on writing to CDs.
Eject Button
Figure 4-18 Pressing the eject button
Writing CDs on
Writing CD/DVDs on
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