Toshiba A7 PTA71C-LL001E Users Manual Canada; English - Page 100
Using optical media drives
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User's Manual Using optical media drives The text and illustrations in this section refer primarily to the optical DVD-ROM drive. However, operation is the same for all other optical media drives. The fullsize drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROM-based programs. You can run either 12 cm (4.72") or 8 cm (3.15") CD/DVDs without an adaptor. An ATAPI interface controller is used for CD/DVD-ROM operation. When the computer is accessing a CD/DVD-ROM, an indicator on the drive glows. Note: Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Video discs. If you have a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, refer also to the Writing CDs on CDRW/DVD-ROM drive section for precautions on writing to CDs. If you have a DVD Super Multi drive, refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drive section for precautions on writing to CDs/DVDs. Loading discs To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures 4-3 to 4-7. 1. a. When the power is on, press the DVD-ROM eject button to open the drawer slightly. EJECT BUTTON Figure 4-4 Pressing the DVD-ROM eject button b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the DVD-ROM drive's power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by 4-14 OPERATING BASICS