Toshiba Portege M500 PPM51C-GF201EF Users Manual Canada; English - Page 94

Operating Basics Using optical disc drives The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVD-ROMbased 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. Use the WinDVD application to view DVD-Video discs. If you have a DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive, refer also to the Writing CDs on DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW 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. When the power of the optical disc drive is off, pressing the Fn + Tab keys will turn the power of the optical disc drive on. Furthermore, it is possible to set it to turn the power of the optical disc drive on and eject the tray at the same time. Loading discs To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below. 1. When the computer's power is on, press the eject button to open the disc tray slightly. Eject button Figure 4-5 Pressing the eject button 4-12 User's Manual