Handling floppy disksHandling CD-ROM discs

Keep these important safety instructions in mind as you use CD-ROM discs:

mHold a disc by the edges or by one edge and the center hole. Do not touch

the disc surface.

mTo clean discs, wipe the shiny surface with a soft damp cloth, working in

straight lines from center to edge. Do not use any form of cleaning agent.

125
°
F (52
°
C)
50
°
F (10
°
C)
Keep disks dry.
Do not use a
pencil or an 
eraser on a disk
or disk label.
Store disks at
temperatures
between 50
°
F
and 125
°
F.
Do not touch the
exposed part of the
disk behind the 
metal shutter.
Keep disks away 
from magnets. Avoid exposing
disks to extremely
hot temperatures.
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