CDs
Caring for your CDs
CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.
■Always store your CDs in its case when it is not in use.
■Always handle CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface.
■Avoid storing any CDs in extreme temperatures.
■Do not bend CDs or set heavy objects on them.
■Do not spill liquids on CDs.
■Do not scratch CDs.
■Do not put a label on CDs.
■Do not get dust on CDs.
■Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
■If a CD is subjected to a sudden change in tempera- ture, cold to warm condensation may form on the sur- face. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry CDs.
■If a CD is dirty, use only a CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.
Caring for your CD-ROM Drive
Your
must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the following points:
■The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on.
■Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures.
■Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty.
■Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
■Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration.
■Do not disassemble or dismantle the
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
C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e
will provide specific information, but you should pay attention to the following points:
■To keep out dust and dirt, store PC Cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your LifeBook.
■Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat.
■Keep the cards dry.
■Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy objects on top of them.
■Do not force cards into the slot.
■Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive vibration.
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