How to OPEN THE CARTRIDGE of a DVD-RAM DISC

Follow the procedure and precautions outlined below to remove the disc from the cartridge.  See diagram A for type 2 cartridge (4.7 GB DVD-RAM) and diagram B for type 4 cartridge (9.4 GB DVD-RAM).
1.  To remove the disc:
  • Push and remove the cartridge locking pin with a sharp-tipped object, such as a ballpoint pen.
  • Open the cover by pushing the sharp-tipped object into the gap on the left, front side of the cartridge.


2.

Do not touch the recording surface.  Fingerprints, dirt, dust and scratches on the recording surface can destroy previously recorded data and prevent recording of additional data.
3. Open the cover with care.  If you damage the cover, you may not be able to close it again.
4. Make sure the printed side of the shutter and the printed side of the disc are both facing the same side when returning the disc to its cartridge.  Also, note the setting of the write-protect tab.
 
5. Always return a discs to its cartridge for storage.