Toshiba l640-ez1410 Reference Guide

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Using the optical disc drive
5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1
off. Use a straightened paper clip or other narrow object to press the 
manual eject button located inside the hole.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can 
break off inside the computer and damage it.
Inserting an optical disc
1
Make sure the computer is turned on and the drive’s in-use 
indicator light is off.
2
If you have a tray-type drive, press the drive’s eject button to 
eject the disc tray. After the tray slides partially out of the 
drive, grasp the tray and pull it fully open.
3
Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of 
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.
4
Insert the disk into the drive according to the instructions 
below for your drive type.
❖ Tray-type drive: With the label facing up, gently press the 
disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Make 
sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is lying flat 
on the tray. Then, push the disc tray in by pressing gently 
on the center of the tray until it clicks into place.
(Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in a tray-type drive
If you insert the disc incorrectly, it may jam the drive. If this happens, 
contact Toshiba support for assistance.