Using the Optical DriveDepending on the model, your computer comes with a CD, Combo drive,or DVD dual recorder located on the left side of the computer. This driveis usually configured as drive D.The drive uses removable 5.25-inch silver discs, which look like standardmusic discs. It is an ideal medium to use for distributing multimediabecause of the huge amount of data that a disc can store.Depending on the model, your drive is one of the following:z CD drive can read CDs, audio CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW discs.z Combo drive can work both as a CD drive (reading DVD discs inaddition to CDs, audio CDs and CD-R/-RW discs), and also as a CDrecorder (writing to CD-R/-RW discs).z DVD Dual drive besides the Combo drive function, can write toDVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW discs.NOTE: If the CD/Combo/DVD Dual drive would be operating for more than half an hour(such as showing a DVD title), use the AC power source instead of the battery. If not,the battery may run out of power before the operation is complete.CAUTION:y When inserting a disc, do not use force.y Make sure the disc is correctly inserted into the tray, and then close the tray.y Do not leave the CD tray open. Also, avoid touching the lens in the tray with yourhand. If the lens becomes dirty, the disc may malfunction.y Do not wipe the lens using materials with rough surface (such as paper towel).Instead, use a cotton swab to gently wipe the lens.FDA regulations require the following statement for all laser-based devices:“Caution, Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other thanthose specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”NOTE: The CD/Combo/DVD Dual drive is classified as a Class 1 laser product. Thislabel is located on the drive.Operating Your Computer 2-17
