Toshiba X500-S1801 Reference Guide
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Using the optical drive
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4
Grasp the tray and pull it fully open.
5
Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is free of dust.
If the disc is dusty, clean it.
6
Place the disc carefully in the disc tray, label side up.
(Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in the drive
7
Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into
place.
place.
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.
8
Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat
on the tray.
on the tray.
If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens,
contact Toshiba support for assistance.
contact Toshiba support for assistance.
9
Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray
until it clicks into place.
until it clicks into place.
You are ready to use the disc.
Removing a disc with the computer on
To remove an optical disc with the computer turned on:
1
Press the eject button on the drive.
Do not press the eject button while the drive 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.
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.