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---- CHAPTER 10 ----
Using Discs, Caddies,
and Tray/Caddy Adapter
YOUR TASK: Learn how to use a caddy or tray/caddy adapter
and how to handle and care for your discs.
YOUR OBJECTIVE: Protect your discs. Insert and eject caddies properly
so your drive operates without interruption.
YOUR METHOD:
PlexWriter 4/12 uses an industry-standard disc caddy to protect the disc from scratches
and contamination. A standard caddy is made of plastic and has a metal shutter on
its bottom that slides open and shut. Plextor also provides a tray/caddy adapter that
provides the reliability of a caddy and the convenience of a tray. Unless provided or
recommended by Plextor, use of a non-standard caddy (e.g., one that lacks a metal
shutter on its bottom) is not recommended. For their protection, CD-R and CD-ROM
discs should be stored in their original packaging or in a caddy.
Practice loading discs into caddies and caddies into
drives.
Inserting the Disc into a Standard Caddy
1. To open the lid of the caddy,
press the tabs at the side
as shown.
2. Place the disc into the caddy
with the label facing UP.
Be sure to place the disc
beneath the edge of the
caddy under the arrow mark.
Handle the disc by the sides.
Don’t touch its surface.
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3. Close the lid firmly but not too hard.
Caution: If the caddy appears defective (e.g., warped, cracked, or bent) do not
insert it into the drive. A defective caddy can become stuck inside the
drive, requiring the drive’s return to your dealer for service. If your caddy
appears defective, promptly replace it with a new one.
Handle the caddy as you would any precision component.
✗ Allow moisture or dust/contamination either in or on the caddy.
✗ Store the caddy in a location subject to direct sunlight, high temperature, or
high humidity.
✗ Drop the caddy or subject it to shock.
✗ Open the shutter manually. The caddy’s shutter opens automatically when
the caddy is inserted into the CD-R drive.
Do not:
Inserting the Disc into a Tray/Caddy
1. Pull the tray drawer out until it stops.
2. Place the disc in the tray with the label facing up.
3. Slide the tray drawer shut. Grasp the outside of the caddy while sliding the
tray back into position.
NOTE: The tray/caddy is specially designed for use with the PlexWriter 4/12. It
should not be used in other CD-R or CD-ROM drives.
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How to Change/Remove Disc from PlexWriter 4/12
Without Removing Tray/Caddy Unit from the Drive
1. Hit the eject button on front of drive. Tray/Caddy unit will pop out about 1".
2. GRASP bottom (tan colored) portion of the Tray/Caddy in the middle (notice
‘‘ridges’’ and the words ‘‘Disc Eject’’). PULL out entire bottom portion until
you feel it hesitate or ‘‘catch’’.
3. Continue to pull it out further until you see the top, clear portion of the
Tray/Caddy unit come out another 1".
4. Remove the disc and insert another.
5. PUSH the Tray/Caddy unit straight in by applying pressure in the middle of
the bottom portion, with either your thumb or top of forefinger.
NOTE: The Tray/Caddy will ‘‘catch’’ slightly on the bottom ---- simply continue
pushing it forward until it is back in the drive.
Loading the Caddy into the Drive
1. Open the drive’s door.
2. Carefully insert the caddy in
the direction shown, with
the arrow mark facing the drive.
3. Push the caddy into the drive
until the caddy drops into place.
Hint:
You need use only one hand to
insert the caddy into the drive. This
is easily accomplished by placing
the front portion of the caddy on
top of the lip of the drive’s door. You can press down lightly to open
the drive’s door, then slide the caddy into the drive.
Arrow Mark
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