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Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD), Improving hard drive performance, Using Disk Defragmenter

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5. Right-click Start, click Open Windows Explorer, and navigate to the folder where the source files are stored. 6. Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank optical disc. 7. Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected. For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site. Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD) 1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. NOTE: If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it. 3. Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more efficiently. Disk Defragmenter is easy to use. After you start it, it works without supervision. Depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, it may take more than an hour to complete. You may want to set it to run during the night or another time when you do not need access to your computer. 70 Chapter 6 Drives

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5.
Right-click
Start
, click
Open Windows Explorer
, and navigate to the folder where the source
files are stored.
6.
Open the folder, and then drag the files to the drive that contains the blank optical disc.
7.
Initiate the burning process as directed by the program you have selected.
For specific instructions, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with
the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's Web site.
Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
1.
Press the release button
(1)
on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out
the tray
(2)
until it stops.
2.
Remove the disc
(3)
from the tray by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer
edges of the disc. Hold the disc by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces.
NOTE:
If the tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it.
3.
Close the disc tray and place the disc in a protective case.
Improving hard drive performance
Using Disk Defragmenter
As you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter
consolidates the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive so that the system can run more
efficiently.
Disk Defragmenter is easy to use. After you start it, it works without supervision. Depending on the
size of your hard drive and the number of fragmented files, it may take more than an hour to
complete. You may want to set it to run during the night or another time when you do not need access
to your computer.
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