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Section 2. Getting Familiar with Your Computer
77-0100-003 19 January 2001
Removing a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Disk
1 Make sure the computer is not accessing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.
2 Press the button on the front of the drive and pull the tray all the way out.
3 Pick up the CD/DVD by the edges and remove the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM from the tray. Push the tray into the
computer until it closes fully.
CAUTION When the computer is reading from a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM or Floppy disk drive, the indicator light for
the drive will flash. Do not attempt to remove a disk while this light is active.
Changing your swappable media bay device
1 Make sure the computer is not accessing the media bay drive.
2 Slide the door latches to release the media bay door.
3 Click the “Unplug or Eject” media bay icon on the right side of the taskbar.
4 Grasp the media bay device by the removal ribbon and pull straight out until it is clear from the slot.
5 Cick OK.
6 Re-insert the next media bay device by firmly pushing it back into the slot until it clicks into place.
Precautions for Handling CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Discs
Keep these precautions in mind when handling CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs.
• Always hold the disc by the edges; avoid touching the surface of the disc.
• Use a clean, dry, cloth to remove dust, smudges, or fingerprints. Wipe from the center outward.
• Do not write on the surface of the disc.
• Extremes in temperature may damage discs. Store discs in a cool dry place.
• Do not use benzene, thinners, or cleaners with detergent. Only use CD-ROM/DVD-ROM cleaning kits.
• Do not bend or drop the discs.
• Do not place objects on top of discs.