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Optical drive (cont.) – Asus G2K User Manual

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Using the Notebook PC

A CD drive letter should be present regardless of the presence of a CD disc in the drive. After the CD is

properly inserted, data can be accessed just like with hard disk drives; except that nothing can be written

to or changed on the CD. Using the proper software, a CD-RW drive or DVD+CD-RW drive can allow

CD-RW discs to be used like a hard drive with writing, deleting, and editing capabilities.
Vibration is normal for all high-speed optical drives due to unbalanced CDs or CD print. To decrease

vibration, use the Notebook PC on an even surface and do not place labels on the CD.

Listening to Audio CD

The optical drives can play audio CDs, but only the DVD-ROM drive can play DVD audio. Insert the

audio CD and Windows™ automatically opens an audio player and begins playing. Depending on the

DVD audio disc and installed software, it may require that you open a DVD player to listen to DVD

audio. You can adjust the volume using hotkeys or Windows™ speaker icon on the taskbar.

Using the Optical Drive

Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved.

Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives,

the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is

important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD.

WARNING! If the CD disc is not properly locked onto the center hub, the CD can be

damaged when the tray is closed. Always watch the CD closely while closing the tray

slowly to prevent damage.

Eject the tray and gently pry the edge of the disc

upwards at an angle to remove the disc from

the hub.

The emergency eject is located in a hole on the op-

tical drive and is used to eject the optical drive tray

in case the electronic eject does not work. Do not

use the emergency eject in place of the electronic

eject. Note: Make sure not to stab the activity

indicator located in the same area.

Actual location will

vary by model�

Optical Drive (Cont.)

Emergency eject

Removing an optical disc