Returning the disc to the cartridge
To return the disc to the cartridge, align the label side of disc 1with the
DVD-RAM cartridge label side. Insert the disc and close the cartridge lid 2.
A clicking sound will ensure the lid door is closed.
Precautions for handling
Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints,
smears, or scratches may effect and damage recording and playback of the
disc. To clean dust or other debris use a CD Cleaning Kit. Use a soft, dry cloth
to clean the disc. Do not use solvents to clean the disc surface. When labeling a
disc, write only on the printed label side using a soft felt-tip marker. Keep out
of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Do not attach labels to
either side of the disc.
Using the DVD-RAM drive with CDs and DVDs
To read a data disc, do the following:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Press the Open/Close button on the front of the DVD-RAM drive.
3. Insert the disc or cartridge in the tray with the label facing up.
4. Close the tray by pressing the Open/Close button or by gently pushing in
the loading tray.
Attention: Do not use force or insert foreign objects to open the loading
tray.
5. Wait for the DVD-RAM drive busy indicator to stop lighting; then
double-click My Computer.
6. Verify that the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM icon is displayed.
7. Double-click the CD-ROM or DVD-RAM icon.
8. Verify that you can view the disc files on the displayed list.
Securing a disc in a vertically mounted drive
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