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ROM drives have an earphone jack and volume control. This allows you to enjoy CD audio even
if your computer does not have a sound card and/or speakers.
NOTE Unlike most stereo systems, plugging earphones into the CD-ROM will not disable any
external speakers attached to your system.
Basic Controls
Figure 3-5 illustrates the front of a typical CD-ROM drive. Controls may vary slightly depending on
your specific model.
• Earphone Jack: Use this with headphones to listen to sounds coming from the CD-ROM
only, such as an audio CD or a CD-ROM application. Note that you will not hear sound
from your sound card through headphones connected to your CD-ROM drive.
• Volume Control: This controls the volume of the CD-ROM earphone jack only.
• Busy Indicator Light: This LED flashes when the CD-ROM drive is busy or being
accessed.
• Stop/Eject Button: Press Stop/Eject to open and close the CD-ROM door during normal
operation.
• Manual Eject: This is a small hole that allows access to the unit’s mechanical ejection
lever. When a small, thin object, such as a straightened paper clip, is inserted into the
hole and gently pushed in, the disk, caddy, or tray is ejected. Use this procedure as a last
resort!
Loading a Disk
Most CD-ROMs use a simple tray to hold CDs. A few CD-ROMs use special CD caddies while
others are equipped with a slot mechanism. Always be sure to grasp your CD by the edges to
avoid getting fingerprints on the CD data area.
Slot-equipped CD-ROM
These types of CD-ROMs dispense with trays and caddies. Instead of a door, these CD-
ROMs have a slot running across the face of the unit. Simply insert your CD into the slot,
writing side up, and push gently. The drive will accept your CD. When the disk ejects, it