USER GUIDE Gateway Disc Drive
Using the External Disc Drive • Identifying features • Connecting the drive • Using the drive • Inserting a CD or DVD • Installing the software 1
Using the External Disc Drive Identifying features Front Eject button Manual eject hole Component Description Eject button Press to open the disc tray. Manual eject hole If the disc tray will not open by pressing the eject button, manually eject the disc by inserting an opened paper clip into the manual eject hole. Right Power connector 2 Component Description Power connector Plug the optional AC adapter cable into this connector.
Connecting the drive Back USB port Component Description USB port Connect the USB cable to this port. Connecting the drive To connect the drive: 1 Connect the optional AC adapter to the drive’s power connector, then connect the other end to an AC outlet.
Using the External Disc Drive 2 Connect the USB cable to the drive. 3 Connect the USB cable to an available USB jack on the notebook. The first time you connect the drive to your notebook, Windows XP installs the appropriate drivers. Using the drive You can use your drive to install programs, play audio CDs, play DVDs, access data, record music and data to CD-R or CD-RW discs, and record video and data to DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, double-layer DVD+R, or DVD-RAM discs.
Inserting a CD or DVD Inserting a CD or DVD To insert a CD or DVD: 1 Press the eject button on the CD or DVD Important When you place a single-sided disc in the tray, make sure that the label side is facing up. If the disc has two playable sides, place the disc so the name of the side you want to play is facing up. drive. After the tray opens slightly, pull the disc tray completely open.
Using the External Disc Drive Important safety information Warning Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway disc drive. Your Gateway disc drive is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this disc drive, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the disc drive and in the documentation are followed.
Important safety information Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the disc drive. Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Using the External Disc Drive Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilizé à l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence.
Important safety information Environmental information The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health.
Using the External Disc Drive Notices Copyright © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.
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