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9 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks into place. You are ready to use the disc. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on the drive. Do not press the eject button while the in-use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Also, if the disc is still spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for it to stop spinning before you remove it. 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to close it. Removing a disc with the computer off 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the manual eject hole. Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off inside the computer and damage it. Learning the Basics Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to close it. Playing an audio CD Insert an audio CD and close the disc tray. If the computer is turned on, Windows® Media® Player opens and the CD begins to play. You can use the Windows Media Player program to control the CD. To access the Windows Media Player, you can open it through the Start menu or activate it from the taskbar. NOTE When using Windows Media Player, your system may not be able to activate Standby or Hibernation modes. To prevent this from occurring, close Windows Media Player before you select Standby or Hibernation mode. Sample Windows® Media® Player screen 94 94 94 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive The CD Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: . To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button on the CD Player control panel. . To stop the CD, click the Stop button. Before putting on headphones to listen to an audio CD, turn the volume dial down, and do not set the volume too high when using the headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. Playing CDs using Auto-Run If you insert a CD into the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your disc, try launching the CD manually. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Open the Start menu and select My Computer. 2 Click the DVD-ROM/multi-function drive icon. The disc drive will run the CD. If your disc does not run using this method, try using an application that is associated with the media on the disc. For example, if it is a music CD, open Windows® Media Player and point it to play the CD. For other types of media, use the associated software to open the files on the disc. Creating a CD Depending on your DVD configuration, your computer may come with a multi-function drive that allows you to: . Play pre-recorded DVDs . Play pre-recorded CDs Learning the Basics Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive . Read and write data (depending on your system configuration) and music files to CD-Recordable (CD-R) and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; and DVD±R/±RW or DVD RAM discs. NOTE Copy protection technology included in certain media may prevent or limit recording or viewing of the media. For details on how to use the software, please refer to the respective Online Help menus. Caring for CD or DVD Discs . Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean. . Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it. . Do not apply a label to or otherwise mar the surface of a disc. . Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the DVD-ROM drive or multifunction drive from reading the data properly. . Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold. . To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive. 96 96 96 Powering down the computer Powering down the computer Pushing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work. Make sure the system indicator panel’s disk light and the drive-inuse light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk and/or drive. When you power down the computer, you have three options to choose from: Turn Off, Standby, and Hibernation. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to power down your computer, save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. Using the Turn off computer or Shut down...
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