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DVD Drive All the software necessary to use your computer and connect to the Internet is already installed on your PowerBook. ( You need to use the PowerBook CDs that came with your computer only if you are having problems and need to reinstall system software.) However, if you purchased additional software with your PowerBook, you can install or run programs from CD and DVD discs using the DVD drive. Note: If you have older software that comes on floppy disks, contact the software manufacturer to see if the software is available on a CD-ROM disc or purchase a third-party external floppy disk drive (such as an LS120/SuperDisk) from your Apple dealer or the Apple Store (www.apple.com/store). Inserting Discs To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps: 1 With the computer turned on, insert the disc (with the label facing up) into the drive slot until you feel the drive catch the disc and take it the rest of the way in. ® Emergency eject hole Paper clip 2 When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use. Important Your PowerBook DVD drive is designed to work with standard size CD and DVD discs. Irregularly shaped discs will not work and may damage your computer. 54 Chapter 3

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Chapter
3
DVD Drive
All the software necessary to use your computer and connect to the Internet is already
installed on your PowerBook. (You need to use the PowerBook CDs that came with your
computer only if you are having problems and need to reinstall system software.) However, if
you purchased additional software with your PowerBook, you can install or run programs
from CD and DVD discs using the DVD drive.
Note:
If you have older software that comes on
fl
oppy disks, contact the software
manufacturer to see if the software is available on a CD-ROM disc or purchase a third-party
external
fl
oppy disk drive (such as an LS120/SuperDisk) from your Apple dealer or
the Apple Store (www.apple.com/store).
Inserting Discs
To install or use programs from a CD or DVD disc, follow these steps:
1
With the computer turned on, insert the disc (with the label facing up) into the drive slot
until you feel the drive catch the disc and take it the rest of the way in.
2
When the icon for the disc appears on the desktop, the disc is ready to use.
®
Emergency
eject hole
Paper clip
Important
Your PowerBook DVD drive is designed to work with standard size CD and DVD
discs. Irregularly shaped discs will not work and may damage your computer.