
Using the Optical Disc Drive
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1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, select Settings, and then click System.
The System Properties window appears.
2 Select the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager in the Device
Manager box. A window appears, listing your notebook hardware devices.
3 Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. From the drop-down list, double-click
the drive name. A properties window appears.
4 Select the “Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device” check box if
it is not already selected and then click OK.
Notes on CD and DVD discs
❑ Do not drop or bend the disc.
❑ Do not touch the surface of the disc. Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a
disc may cause reading errors. Proper care of the disc is essential to maintain
its reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially
available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the disc.
❑ For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the
surface from the center out.
❑ If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well,
and use it to wipe the surface of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any
remaining moisture with a dry, soft cloth.
To write data to a CD-RW or CD-R disc
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You can use Easy CD Creator® software to write data to a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Easy CD Creator works only if the CD-R or CD-RW disc is formatted; otherwise,
your notebook will not recognize it. To create a CD-R disc that is readable in a
* For notebook models equipped with a CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive.
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