Toshiba SATELLITE P500 User Manual
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Learning the Basics
Using the optical drive
The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if
currently playing.
currently playing.
The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the
disc.
disc.
The Next track button skips to the following track on the disc.
The Volume control allows you to decrease and increase the
computer’s volume.
computer’s volume.
Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)
(Available on certain models)
To insert an optical disc into the drive:
1
Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of
dust.
dust.
Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center
hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack
discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.
hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Do not stack
discs. If you incorrectly handle the discs, you could lose data.
If the disc is dusty, clean it as described in
.
2
With the label facing up, carefully place the disc partially into
the slot until the disc stops or the drive starts pulling the disc in.
the slot until the disc stops or the drive starts pulling the disc in.
(Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive
Use only standard (12 cm) CD or DVD Discs. Any other size or shape
disc cannot be removed from this slot and may damage the system.
disc cannot be removed from this slot and may damage the system.