Toshiba Satellite A300D - Manual (Page 79)

User’s Manual 4-11
A300/A300D
Using optical disc drives
The full-size drive provides high-performance execution of CD/DVDs-based
programs. You can run CD/DVDs without an adaptor. When the computer is
accessing a CD/DVD, an indicator on the drive glows.
Refer also to the Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive
section for precautions on writing to CD/DVDs.
Loading discs
To load CD/DVDs, follow the steps below and refer to figures.
1. a. When the power is on, press the eject button to open the drawer
slightly.
Figure 4-3 Pressing the eject button
b. Pressing the eject button will not open the drawer when the drive’s
power is off. If the power is off, you can open the drawer by inserting a
slender object (about 15 mm) such as a straightened paper clip into the
eject hole just to the right of the eject button.
Figure 4-4 Manual release with the eject hole
Use the TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER application to view DVD-Video discs.
Eject button
Eject hole Diameter 1.0 mm
15 mm