HP Surestore DVD-ROM Tape Array Module - Manual (Page 15)

Operating the DVD drive
To load a CD or DVD
1 Insert a CD or DVD into the disk loading slot with the printed side facing up, as shown in figure
4a.
2 The Activity LED lights while the drive reads the CD or DVD to initialize. When the LED turns
off, the CD or DVD is ready for use.
To unload a CD or DVD
1 Wait for the DVD-ROM drive activity to stop.
2 Press the eject button, as shown in figure 4b. The CD or DVD will slide out. (This may take a
few seconds).
3 Place the CD or DVD in its box or sleeve. Store it in a safe place.
Note Some application software can be configured to prevent unloading a CD or DVD until you
exit the program. If the CD or DVD will not eject, check your software.
Emergency ejection of a CD or DVD disk
If a CD or DVD disk does not eject after pressing the eject button, use the emergency eject
procedure described on page 17. UNIX operating systems will require the CD/DVD
filesystem to be unmounted before the disk can be ejected.
Looking after disks
To preserve the disk
• Always store the CD or DVD disk in its protective case or sleeve.
• Always store the CD or DVD disk at temperatures between +10° to +60° C (+14° F to
+140° F).
• Always allow the CD or DVD to stabilize after moving it from one temperature extreme to
another before using.
• Always wipe a dirty CD or DVD with a clean, soft cloth. Wipe in a straight line, starting from
the inside edge to the outside edge in a noncircular motion.
• Always replace damaged CDs or DVDs.
To avoid damage
• Never touch the surface of the CD or DVD with your fingers.
• Never scratch the reflective top or bottom surface of the CD or DVD.
• Never drop the CD or DVD.
• Never expose the CD or DVD to dirt, moisture or high humidity.
• Never use cleaning solutions to clean the CD or DVD.
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