19CD-ROM driveYour system comes with a CD-ROM drive. This drive is located on thefront panel of your system. The CD-ROM drive allows you to playdifferent types of compact discs (CDs) and video CDs.CDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easy to carryaround. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must behandled with extra care.To insert a CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive:1 Gently push the Stop/Eject button located on the front panel.2 When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD. Make sure that thelabel or title side of the disc is facing upward.Caution! Hold the disc by the edges to avoid leaving smudges orfingerprints.3 Push the Stop/Eject button again to close the tray.To take care of your CDs:• Keep your discs in a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches orother damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data onthe disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD-ROM drive, or stopthe system from successfully reading the disc.• When handling discs, always hold them by the edges to avoidsmudges or fingerprints.• When cleaning discs, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in astraight line from the center to the edge. Do not wipe in a circularmotion.• Clean your CD-ROM drive periodically. You may refer to a cleaningkit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any systemor electronics shop.
