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Learning the Basics
Using the optical disc drive
Manual eject hole
—Use if you need to release the disc tray when
the power is off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow
object to press the manual eject button located inside the hole.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can
break off inside the computer and damage it.
Inserting an optical disc
To insert an optical disc into the drive:
1
Make sure the computer is turned on.
The drive will not open if the computer’s power is off.
2
Make sure the drive’s in-use indicator light is off.
3
Press the drive’s eject button.
The disc tray slides partially out of the drive.
4
Grasp the tray and pull it fully open.
(Sample Illustration) Drive tray fully extended
5
Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust.
If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in
.