Toshiba l450-sp2918 Supplementary Manual

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Using the optical drive
5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1
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Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into 
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.
8
Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat 
on the tray.
If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, 
contact Toshiba support for assistance.
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Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of the tray 
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.
2
Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and 
place it in its protective cover.
3
Gently press the tray in to close it.
Removing a disc with the computer off
To remove a disc with the computer turned off:
1
Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip, into 
the manual eject hole. 
The disc tray slides partially out of the drive.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can 
break off inside the computer and damage it.
2
Pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the disc, and 
place it in its protective cover.
3
Gently press the tray in to close it.