IBM ThinkPad 365X, User Manual

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Using the CD-ROM Drive
Handling Compact Discs
Compact discs are high-density media that must be handled with
care and kept clean to ensure that they remain readable. Keep in
mind the following to maintain reliability:
Attention:
Wiping the compact disc in a
circular direction can cause loss of
data.
1
Hold the compact disc by the edges. Do not touch the
surface of the compact disc.
2
To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the compact disc from
the center to the outside of the disc.
3
Do not write on the surface.
4
Do not store or place the compact disc in direct sunlight.
5
Do not use benzene, thinners, or other cleaners to clean the
compact disc. Use a CD-ROM cleaner kit.
6
Do not flex or bend the compact disc.
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