IBM 16X Max, User Manual

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To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc from the center to the edge with a
soft, lint-free cloth.
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Do not write on the surface.
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Do not place the disc in direct sunlight.
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Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the disc.
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Do not bend the disc.
Caring for the CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combination Drive
To protect your CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive during operation, observe
the following precautions:
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Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error or
might damage the drive or discs.
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Avoid exposing the drive to the following conditions:
– High humidity
– High temperature
– Excessive dust
– Mechanical vibration
– Sudden shock or dropping
– Placement on an inclined surface
– Direct sunlight
– Sudden temperature changes
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Do not insert foreign objects into the drive.
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Do not stack objects on the drive.
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Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.
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Remove any discs from the disc drawer and make sure that the drawer is closed
before moving the drive unit.
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Keep the original packing materials. If you need to ship the drive unit to a
different location, use the original packing materials to ensure that the drive is
transported safely.
Manually ejecting a disc
In case of a power failure, and the drive will not allow the disc to eject, turn off
the computer, and straighten a large paper clip to form a tool. The straightened
end must extend at least 45 mm (1.8 in.). Insert the extended end into the
emergency eject hole on the front of the drive (see “Front view of the drive” on
page 1-3). Push the paper clip until the tray opens. Gently pull out the tray until
you can remove the disc.
45 mm
1.8 in
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IBM 48X/32X/48X/16X Max CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive: User’s Guide