to load a compact disc into the drive, do the following:

    1. press the load/unload button to open the tray. the tray slides out of the drive.

    2. place the compact disc in the tray with the label facing up.

    3. press the load/unload button, or gently push in the tray, to close the tray.

   

    be sure that none of the vertical retaining tabs are extended when you use the drive in the horizontal position.