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Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens area. Should the lens
become soiled by dust or dirt, the unit may not read discs properly.
Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage
the tray.
Do not place items other than discs on the tray.
Under some conditions, dust may build up on the optical lens or disc, possibly result-
ing in malfunction.
Do not expose the CD drive to oily or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the
service life of the lens.
Do not use discs that have become deformed (warped, not completely round, etc.).
Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the slot in the CD drive.
Do not open the CD drive or move the computer while the CD drive is being accessed.
Doing so could cause it to malfunction. In addition, after running an application involv-
ing access to a disc, do not open the CD drive or remove the disc until after the
application has been closed.
After closing the tray, do not attempt to access a disc until the MP indicator (
) goes
off.
Cleaning the CD drive using a disc lens cleaner (except a liquid type cleaner) is rec-
ommended if it malfunctions.
The playback of CDs containing moving pictures (Video CDs, CDs including MPEG
data, etc.) may not be smooth.
For AutoPlay CDs:
• If an AutoPlay CD does not start after the computer resumes from the standby or
hibernation mode, we recommend reinserting the CD again after a 15-second wait.
• An AutoPlay CD may start during the access of a file.
To avoid damaging discs:
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.
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.
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 write on the surface of the disc with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.
Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.
Cleaning the disc using a disc cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months.
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.
Usage Precautions
CD Drive
Installing/Removing a CD Drive
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