Toshiba Satellite A500 PSAM3C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 113

Operating Basics 2. The CD/DVD media will extend slightly over the sides of the disc tray in order that you can hold it. Grasp it carefully by its edges and lift it vertically off of the central spindle and out of the tray. Figure 4-6 Removing a CD/DVD 3. Press the center of the disc tray in order to close it - the tray will click into place when it is locked. ■ Slot ODD To remove a CD/DVD, press eject button let CD/DVD be put out. How to remove a CD/DVD when the disc tray will not open ■ Tray ODD Pressing the eject button will not open the disc tray when the computer is turned off although, in these circumstances, you can open the tray by inserting a slender object such as a straightened paper clip about 25mm into the eject hole just to the right of the drive's eject button. a 1. Eject hole Figure 4-7 Manual release with the eject hole You must ensure that you turn off the power before you use the eject hole. If the CD/DVD media is spinning when you open the disc tray, it may fly off of the spindle and cause injury. User's Manual 4-15