DVDs AND CDs
Caring for your DVDs and CDs
DVDs and CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care.
■Always store your DVD/CDs in its case when it is not in use.
■Always handle DVD/CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface.
■Avoid storing any DVD/CDs in extreme tempera- tures.
■Do not bend DVD/CDs or set heavy objects on them.
■Do not spill liquids on DVD/CDs.
■Do not scratch DVD/CDs.
■Do not put a label on DVD/CDs.
■Do not get dust on DVD/CDs.
■Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
■If a DVD/CD is subjected to a sudden change in tem- perature, cold to warm, condensation may form on the surface. 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 DVD/CDs.
■If a DVD/CD is dirty, use only a DVD/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 Media Drive
Your media drive is durable but you 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 media drive.
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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:
■To keep out dust and dirt, store PC Cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your LifeBook notebook.
■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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