HP Media Center m477.uk Desktop PC - Manual (Page 63)

Using the PC Hardware
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CD and DVD Drives
Your PC comes with one or two of the following
optical drives:
■ CD-RW (cd writer plus)
■ DVD-ROM
■ DVD+RW/+R (dvd writer)
■ Combo DVD/CD-RW (dvd/cd writer plus)
Handling a CD or DVD
To avoid damaging CDs or DVDs, follow these
guidelines:
■ Return the disc to the case when you are
finished using it.
■ Handle the disc by its outside edges or center
hole only.
■ Do not touch the unlabeled side of a CD or
place the unlabeled side down on your desk.
Doing so could scratch the surface of the CD.
■ Store CDs at room temperature.
Inserting a CD or DVD
1
Make sure the computer is on. (If the PC is in
standby mode, the On button light flashes;
press the Esc key on the keyboard to wake
the PC.)
2
To eject the tray, press the Eject button (A) on
the drive. (Or, press the Eject button for the
drive on the keyboard.)
3
Holding on to the disc edges only, gently
place the disc in the tray with the label
facing up.
4
Close the disc tray by gently pushing the tray
into the computer (B). (Or, press the Eject
button for the drive on the keyboard.)
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B
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There can be a delay
of several seconds
after inserting a CD or
DVD until the
appropriate program
opens.