IBM 73P3309 Computer Drive User Manual


 
Maintaining
the
drive
This
section
includes
information
on
taking
care
of
your
drive
and
the
CDs
and
DVDs
that
you
use
with
the
drive.
Handling
and
caring
for
a
disc
Digital
discs
are
high-density
media
that
must
be
handled
with
care
and
kept
clean
to
ensure
that
they
remain
readable.
The
following
precautions
help
to
prolong
the
life
of
your
discs.
Attention:
Wiping
a
disc
using
a
circular
motion
can
damage
the
disc
and
cause
data
loss.
v
Handle
the
disc
by
the
edges
or
the
center
hole.
v
Do
not
touch
the
surface
of
the
disc.
v
Always
store
discs
in
their
original
packaging.
v
Always
store
discs
out
of
direct
sunlight.
v
Always
store
discs
away
from
direct
heat
sources.
v
Remove
discs
from
the
computer
when
not
in
use.
v
Check
discs
for
cracks
BEFORE
each
use.
v
Do
not
force
discs
into
the
computer/packaging.
v
Do
not
bend
or
flex
discs.
v
Do
not
write
on
the
surface
of
the
disc.
v
Do
not
use
commercial
cleaners
to
clean
the
disc.
IMPORTANT:
Do
not
use
discs
that
are
cracked.
Caring
for
the
drive
To
protect
your
drive
during
operation,
observe
the
following
precautions:
v
Do
not
move
the
drive
when
it
is
in
use.
Doing
so
might
cause
data
error
or
damage
the
drive
or
media.
v
Avoid
exposing
the
drive
to
the
following
conditions:
High
humidity
High
temperature
Excessive
dust
Mechanical
vibration
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