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Precautions
Usage and storage
locations
Do not use or store this drive in locations
subject to high humidity, high
temperatures, strong vibrations, or direct
sunlight.
Operation
• To avoid malfunction, do not move the
drive during operation.
• Operate the drive on a level surface.
• Do not place any objects on top of the
drive.
• Protect the drive from sudden
temperature changes. Do not use the
drive immediately after moving it from
a cold to a warm location or after the
ambient temperature has risen
drastically. Otherwise, condensation
inside the drive can occur. If the
temperature changes drastically during
operation, stop using the drive while
keeping power to the drive turned on,
and let it stand for about an hour. Then
turn the power off.
Transportation
• When you transport the drive, use the
original box and packing materials.
• Before moving the drive, make sure you
remove the disc from the drive.
Bus Reset
The personal computer constantly
monitors the i.LINK connection status.
When an i.LINK compatible component is
connected to or disconnected from the
personal computer or when power to an
i.LINK compatible component is turned
on or off, the personal computer performs
a bus reset to accommodate the new
condition. If a bus reset occurs while data
are being transferred to this drive, the data
may be corrupted or lost. Be sure to avoid
this condition.
Lens
Do not touch the lens in this drive.
Furthermore, to avoid dust sticking to the
lens, do not open the tray other than to
remove or insert a disc.
Notes on discs
Note the following in order to protect data
stored on discs.
• Do not stick any labels on the disc nor
scratch or otherwise damage the disc.
• When using a disc with improperly
attached label, the label edges may peel
or the label may come off entirely inside
the disc drive, leading to malfunction
and damage of the drive. Before
inserting a disc, make sure that the label
is properly attached. In no event will
Sony Corporation be liable for any
damage or media loss caused by
