Distinctive functions of

your

computer

2. Push

the

CD-ROM eject button on

the

side of the computer; th

pull

out

the CD-ROM tray.

 

 

3. Lift the CD by its edge while pressing the pivot.

4. Push the tray into the computer until it fully closes.

Handling CDs

CDs are high-density media that must

be

handled

with

care

and

k

clean

to

 

ensure that data remains readable. Keep in

mind

the

fo

lowing

to

 

maintain

reliability:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Hold

the

disc

by

the edges.

Do

 

not

touch

the surface

of

Ÿ

To

remove

dust

or

fingerprints,

wipe

the disc

from

the

center

 

the

outside

 

of

the disc. Wiping the disc in a

circular

dir

 

cause

loss

of

data.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Do

not

write

on

the

surface.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Do

not

store or place the disc

in

direct

sunlight

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Do

not

use

benzene,

thinner, or

other

cleaners

to

clean

the

d

 

Use

a

CD-ROM cleaner kit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ÿ

Do

not

flex

 

or

bend

the disc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ThinkPad utility programs

Your ThinkPad computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration:

ŸBIOS Utility

ŸNotebook Manager program

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IBM i Series 1300, i Series 1200 manual ThinkPad utility programs, Handling CDs, Computer

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