21Optical driveYour computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a combo DVD/CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or DVD-RAM(Supermulti plus) drive. This drive islocated on the front panel of your computer. The CD-ROM drive allowsyou to play different types of compact discs (CDs). The DVD-ROM driveallows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I discs, and video CDs, butdigital video discs (DVDs) as well. DVD or DVD-ROM is a type of discmedia that holds a minimum of 4.7-GB (gigabytes), enough for a full-length movie. The CD-RW drive allows you to record or burn CD-RW(recordable and rewritable) discs.CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easyto carry around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes andmust be handled with extra care.To insert a CD or DVD into your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive:1. Gently push the Eject button located on the front panel.
