IBM 22P7007 manual Using the CD-RW/DVD drive, Before you begin, Handling and caring for a disc

Chapter 2. Using the CD-RW/DVD drive

This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for DVDs and CDs and how to care for your CD-RW/DVD drive.

Before you begin

For best results, review the following guidelines before using the drive:

vDo not move your ThinkPad computer while formatting or writing a disc as this might cause data errors. Also, minimize typing while formatting or writing to a disc, as this might also cause data errors.

vKeep the ThinkPad computer on a flat surface when writing to a disc.

vMake sure the ThinkPad computer is plugged into an ac outlet when using the drive. The disc might be damaged if the battery runs out while writing to a disc.

vTurn screensavers off. Using a screensaver might interrupt the formatting and writing process.

vDo not put your ThinkPad computer into hibernation or suspend mode while writing to a disc.

Note: The read and write results of the drive depend upon the quality and characteristics of the DVD or CD media used.

Handling and caring for a disc

Carefully handle and clean discs, especially writable media types such as CD-R and CD-RW discs, so that they remain readable. You can prolong the life of your discs by using the following precautions:

vAlways store CD ROMs in their original packaging

vAlways store CD ROMs out of direct sunlight

vAlways store CD ROMs away from direct heat sources

vRemove CD ROMs from the computer when not in use

vCheck CD ROM for cracks BEFORE each use

vDO NOT force CD ROMs into the computer/packaging

vDO NOT bend or flex CD ROMs

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use CD ROMs that are cracked.

Attention: Wiping a disc using a circular motion can cause data loss.

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