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DVD-RAM type II disc

The DVD-RAM type II disc can be removed from its cartridge and played in a DVD-ROM or DVD-RAM drive that is compatible with the DVD-RAM type II disc.

Attention: Be careful when handling removed discs. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints, smears, or scratches can affect recording and playback of discs. Do not use solvents to clean disc surfaces. To clean a disc, use a soft, lint free cloth and gently wipe the disc surface outwards from the center hole to the outer edge. Do not rub, make circular motions or try to follow the circular lines in the disc. When labeling a disc, write only on the printed label side, using a soft felt-tip marker. Do not use a hard-tip pen to write on disc surface. Keep out of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Do not attach labels to either side of the disc.

Removing a disc from the cartridge

To remove a disc from the cartridge, do the following steps:
Note: Handle the disc only by its edges.
  1. Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to push the locking pin up and out of the disc cartridge.
  2. Use the tip of a ballpoint pen to push down on the lock button while pulling the cartridge lid open.
  3. With the cartridge lid open, slide the disc out of the cartridge.
Removing a disc from the cartridge
Table 1. Index number and corresponding description for removing a disc from the cartridge
Index number Description
1 Locking Pin
2 Lock Button
3 Cartridge Lid

Returning a disc to the cartridge

To return a disc to the cartridge, do the following steps:
Notes: Both the disc label and the cartridge label should be facing up. Handle the disc only by its edges.
  1. Slide the disc into the cartridge.
  2. Close the cartridge lid. Make sure the lock button snaps into position.
  3. Install the locking pin.


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Last updated: Thu, July 10, 2014