Toshiba SATELLITE A500 - Manual (Page 105)

105 Learning the Basics
Using the optical drive
Manual eject hole (available on certain models)—Use if you
need to release the disc when the power is off. Use a straightened
paper clip or other narrow object to press the manual eject button
located inside the hole.
Never use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can
break off inside the computer and damage it.
Media control buttons
The media control buttons located on the system control panel
above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or
DVD movies when the computer is on.
(Sample Illustration) Media control buttons
The Media button activates a media playing application that can
play audio CDs or DVD movies.
The Play/Pause button starts playing the disc or makes it pause if
currently playing.
The Previous track button returns to the preceding track on the
disc.
The Next track button skips to the following track on the disc.
The Mute button allows you to mute the sound.
The Volume control allows you to decrease and increase the
computer’s volume.
Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)
(Available on certain models)
To insert an optical disc into the drive:
1 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it is clean and free of
dust.
Media button
Play/pause button
Volume control
Previous track button Next track button
Mute button