Using Your Computer 2-9
Handling Compact Discs
To protect your CDs from damage, use the following
guidelines when you handle them.
Always pick up the disc by its edges.
Avoid touching the side of the disc that has no printing
or writing on it. This is the data side of the disc.
Handling a CD
Do not write on or apply labels to either side of the disc.
Keep the disc away from direct sunlight or high
temperatures.
Clean fingerprints or dust from the disc by wiping it
with a soft cloth. Gently, brush the cloth from the center
of the disc toward the edge.
