Press the Open/Close button. The CD tray will be ejected.

Place the disc in the center of the tray with the label side facing up.

Press the Open/Close button. The CD tray will be retracted.

Removing a CD:

Press the Open/Close button. The CD tray will be ejected.

Remove the disc.

Press the Open/Close button. The CD tray will be retracted.

NOTE: If an eject prohibit command has been received from the computer, the CD tray will not be ejected even if the Open/Close button is pressed.

Cautions

Storage and Operating Environments:

Do not store or operate the CD-ROM reader in any extremely hot place or any place subject to extreme temperature changes.

Do not store or operate the CD-ROM reader in any place subject to direct sunlight or near heat producing machinery.

Do not store or operate the CD-ROM reader in extremely high humidity or any place where large amounts of dust are present.

This CD-ROM reader contains delicate electronic components. Avoid storing or operating in any place where it will be subject to physical shocks or strong vibration.

Prevent any liquid or foreign objects from getting inside the CD-ROM reader's cabinet. Do not operate the CD-ROM reader if it has become wet.

Do not store or operate the CD-ROM reader in a dismantled or semi-dismantled condition. This can cause a malfunction and/or electric shock.

Do not place heavy objects on top of the CD-ROM reader.

This CD-ROM reader may cause electronic noise if used near radio or television sets. Conversely, if equipment which produces strong magnetic fields is located nearby, electronic noise may interfere with the CD-ROM reader.

Do not operate the CD-ROM reader on a non-level surface. Use the CD-ROM reader on a flat, level surface only.

Cleaning

To clean the CD-ROM reader, wipe it with a soft, damp cloth, using mild detergent if necessary. Please avoid using solvents such as benzine or paint thinner. This can cause color changes or deformation of the CD-ROM reader.

4X CD-ROM Specifications

4X CD-ROM Section
User Date Capacity -- 680M bytes/disc (Maximum)
Total Number of Blocks -- 333K blocks/disc (Maximum)
User Data Blocks -- 2048 bytes/block
Data Transfer Rate -- 600K bytes/sec (4X speed mode)
---------------------- 150K bytes/sec (normal speed)
Burst Transfer Rate -- 5M bytes/sec (Async, Max)
Access Time -- 200 msec
Hard Error Rate -- Below 10-12 (after error correction)
Memory Buffer -- 128K bytes

General
Power Supply Requirements -- 5V 0.5A, 12V 1.5A
Dimensions (W x H x D) -- 14.9 x 4.3 x 20.8cm
---------------------------- (5 7/8 x 1 11/16 x 8 3/16 in)
Weight -- 0.83kg (1.89 lb.)

8X CD-ROM Specifications

8X CD-ROM Section
User Date Capacity -- 680M bytes/disc (Maximum)
Total Number of Blocks -- 333K blocks/disc (Maximum)
User Data Blocks -- 2048 bytes/block
Data Transfer Rate -- 1200K bytes/sec (8X speed mode)
---------------------- 600K bytes/sec (4X speed mode)
---------------------- 150K bytes/sec (normal speed)
Burst Transfer Rate -- 5M bytes/sec (Async, Max)
---------------------- 10M bytes/sec (Sync, Max)
Access Time -- 145 msec
Hard Error Rate -- Below 10-12 (after error correction)
Memory Buffer -- 128K bytes

General
Power Supply Requirements -- 5V 0.5A, 12V 1.5A
Max. Current Consumption +5VDC -- 800MA
Max. Current Consumption +12VDC -- 1100MA
Dimensions (W x H x D) -- 14.9 x 4.3 x 20.8cm
---------------------------- (5 7/8 x 1 11/16 x 8 3/16 in)
Weight -- 0.83kg (1.89 lb.)

ATTENTION

Your drive installation kit contains parts that allow it to be used with a variety of Acer Altos systems. Not all parts will be used on all systems. For details about installing drives, refer first to your system's User's Guide.

WARNING

This drive can be damaged by Electrostatic Discharge. Please follow recommended ESD procedures before unpacking or handling the drive.