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CD Drive
If the disc gets dirty
After wiping the disc with a moist, soft
cloth, wipe it with a dry cloth. Always wipe
from the center toward the edge.
Do not place items other than discs on the tray.
Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens.
Under some conditions, dust may build up on the lens, or on a disc. This may result in
a read or write malfunction.
Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage the
tray.
Do not open the drive or move the computer while the drive is being accessed.
Doing so could cause it to malfunction.
In addition, after running an application involving access to a disc, do not open the
drive or remove the disc until after the application has been closed.
Do not access the drive until after the tray is closed and the CD drive indictor and
access lamp on the CD drive are off. (
page 6
)
Do not expose the drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, e.g., oil smoke,
or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive lens.
We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses. (Do
not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.)
Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the drive. Doing so could cause it
to malfunction.
Do not use any discs that have become deformed, warped, or are not completely
round.
To avoid damaging discs:
Do not touch the data surface (the side opposite the side with the title printed on it) as
it can cause the disc to become dirty or scratched.
Do not allow discs to become dirty or scratched.
Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or
dust.
Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument
nor paste any paper to it.
Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.
If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment, moisture may form on the
disc. Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.
Cleaning the disc using a disc cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months.
Usage Precautions
