Toshiba M40 User Guide

User’s Manual

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Operating Basics

Using optical media drives

The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM-

based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/

DVDs without an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/

DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD-ROM, 

an indicator on the drive glows.

If you have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, refer also to the Writing CDs on CD-

RW/DVD-ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs.
If you have a DVD +-R/+-RW drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on 

DVD+-R/+-RW drive section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.
If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on 

DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs.

Loading discs

To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below.
1. a.  When the power is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open the 

drawer slightly.

Eject button