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Care and Maintenance
Caring for your Optical Drive
Your optical drive is durable but you must treat it with
care. Please pay attention to the following points:
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The drive rotates the compact disc at a very high speed.
Do not carry it around or subject it to shock
or vibration with the power on.
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Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed
to extreme temperatures.
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Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or
dusty.
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Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices
that generate strong magnetic fields.
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Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
subjected to shock or vibration.
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Do not disassemble or dismantle the optical drive.
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Use of a commercially available lens cleaner is
recommended for regular maintenance of your drive.
PC CARDS
Caring for your PC Cards
PC Cards are durable, but you must treat them with
care. The documentation supplied with your PC Card
will provide specific information, but you should pay
attention to the following points:
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To keep out dust and dirt, store PC Cards in their
protective sleeves when they are not installed in your
LifeBook notebook.
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Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or
excessive heat.
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Keep the cards dry.
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Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy
objects on top of them.
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Do not force cards into the slot.
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Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive
vibration.
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