Toshiba Satellite 1000 Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 73

Learning the Basics Using your CD or DVD drive 73 Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD CDs and DVDs contain files just like diskettes and the hard disk. CDs are often used to install software or store files that require lots of space, such as photographs and large presentation files. You can use Explorer or My Computer to view the contents of any CD or DVD. Removing a disc with the computer on CAUTION: Check the DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW or DVDROM/CD-RW drive-in-use indicator light when you use the DVDROM, CD-ROM, or CD-RW drive. Do not press the eject button, disconnect a drive, or turn off the computer while the light is glowing. Doing so could damage the CD, DVD, or drive. 1 Locate and press the eject button. The disc tray partially opens. 2 Grasp the sides of the disc tray and pull it fully open. 3 Remove the disc from the disc tray and place it in its protective cover. CAUTION: If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for the disc to stop before removing it. 4 Close the disc tray by pressing gently on the center of the tray until it clicks indicating that it is locked.