Using The Drive; Handling And Caring For A Cd; Caring For The Slimline Drive - IBM 10K3789 Guia Del Usuario

Using the drive

This section will give you information on how to handle and care for CDs and
your Slimline drive, how to load CDs into your Slimline drive, and how to get
started using the Easy CD Creator and DirectCD programs.

Handling and caring for a CD

CDs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to
ensure that they remain readable. These precautions will help to prolong the
life of your CDs.
Attention: Wiping a CD using a circular motion might cause loss of data. If
you need to clean the CD, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth from the center
toward the outer edge.
v Handle the CD by the edges or by the center hole. Do not touch the surface
of the CD.
v Do not write on the surface.
v Do not place the CD in direct sunlight.
v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the CD.
v Do not bend the CD.

Caring for the Slimline drive

To protect your Slimline drive during operation, observe the following
precautions:
v Remove any CD in the drive before moving the drive.
v Do not insert foreign objects into the drive.
v Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.
v Do not operate the drive under any of the following conditions:
– High temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight
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