Toshiba Satellite A55 - Manual (Page 44)

44 Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive
Be careful not to touch the drive’s lens (located underneath the
drive’s spindle) or the area around it. Doing so could cause the drive
to malfunction.
6 Make sure the disc is completely on the spindle and is
lying flat on the tray.
Make sure the disc is properly positioned on the spindle. If you
position the disc incorrectly, it can jam the disc tray.
7 Push the disc tray in by pressing gently on the center of
the tray until it clicks into place.
You are ready to use the disc.
Removing a disc with the computer on
Never press the eject button while the computer is accessing the
drive. Wait for the disk/disc activity light on the system indicator
panel to turn off before opening the disc tray.
To remove a disc (CD or DVD) with the computer turned on:
1
Press the eject button on the drive.
2 Pull the tray until it is fully open, remove the disc, and
place it in its protective cover.
If the disc is spinning when you open the disc tray, wait for the disc
to stop before removing it.
3 Gently push the tray in to close it.
Removing a disc with the computer off
1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper clip,
into the manual eject hole.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can
break off inside the computer and damage it.
2 Gently pull the tray out until it is fully open, remove the
disc, and place it in its protective cover.
3 Gently push the tray in to close it.