IBM 71P7279 manual Use and care of the drive, Caring for a CD, Caring for the CD-ROM drive

Use and care of the drive

This section includes instructions for the proper care of CDs and the care and operation of your CD-ROM drive.

Caring for a CD

CDs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to insure that they remain readable. These precautions will help to prolong the life of your CDs.

Attention: Wiping a CD using a circular motion might cause loss of data.

vHandle the CD by the edges or by the center hole. Do not touch the data surface of the CD.

vTo remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the CD from the center to the edge with a soft, lint-free cloth.

vDo not write on the surface.

vDo not place the CD in direct sunlight.

vDo not use commercial cleaners to clean the CD.

vDo not bend the CD.

Caring for the CD-ROM drive

To protect your CD-ROM drive during operation, observe the following precautions.

vRemove an CD from the drive before moving the drive.

vDo not insert foreign objects into the drive.

vDo not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive.

vDo not operate the drive under any of the following conditions:

– High temperature, high humidity, or direct sunlight

1-848X-20X Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive: User’s Guide