Toshiba m3 User Guide
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Learning the Basics
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
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Removing a compact disc with the computer turned off
To remove a compact disc (CD or DVD) with the computer
turned off:
turned off:
1
Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip,
into the manual eject hole.
into the manual eject hole.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil
lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.
lead can break off inside the computer and damage it.
2
Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the
disc, and place it in its protective cover.
disc, and place it in its protective cover.
3
Gently push the tray in to close it.
Caring for CDs and DVDs
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Store your discs in their original containers to protect
them from scratches and keep them clean.
them from scratches and keep them clean.
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Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.
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Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of a
disc.
disc.
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Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the
surface can prevent the DVD-ROM or multi-function
drive from reading the data properly.
surface can prevent the DVD-ROM or multi-function
drive from reading the data properly.
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Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or
cold.
cold.
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To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry
cloth. The most efficient method to clean it is to start
from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward
edge (not in a circle). If necessary, moisten the cloth with
water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing
alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in
the drive.
cloth. The most efficient method to clean it is to start
from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward
edge (not in a circle). If necessary, moisten the cloth with
water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing
alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in
the drive.