Acer R500 User Manual

 2 System tour

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When you put a label on a 3.5-inch diskette, make sure that the 
label is properly attached (flat on the surface) and within the 
labeling area (area with a slight surface depression) on the 
diskette.  An improperly attached label may cause a diskette to get 
stuck in the floppy drive when you are inserting or removing it.

CD-ROM drive

Your system comes with a slim-type CD-ROM drive.  This drive is located 
on the front panel of your system.   The CD-ROM drive allows you to 
play different types of compact discs (CDs) and video CDs. 

CDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easy to carry 
around.  However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be 
handled with extra care.

To insert a CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive:

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Gently push the eject button located on the front panel.  

2

When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD.  Make sure that the 
label or title side of the disc is facing upward. 

 

Caution!  Hold the disc by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or 
fingerprints.  

3

Push the eject button again to close the tray.

Ejecting the CD tray 

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To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned on, press 
the CD-ROM drive eject button 

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To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned off, 
insert the tip of a pen or a paperclip into the emergency eject hole 
to pop out the tray. 

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