IBM RS/6000 44P manual Handling Compact Discs, Other Handling Considerations

Handling Compact Discs

Compact discs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to ensure that they remain readable. Use the following precautions to ensure reliability:

vHold the compact disc by the edges. Do not touch the surface of the compact disc.

vTo remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the compact disc from the center to the outside of the compact disc as shown, using a lint-free cloth.

Attention: Wiping the compact disc in a circular direction can cause loss of data.

vDo not write on the surface.

vDo not store or place the compact disc in direct sunlight.

vDo not use benzene, thinners, or other cleaners to clean the compact disc.

vDo not bend the compact disc.

Other Handling Considerations

Be sure to take the following additional precautions when you use the 32X SCSI-2 CD-ROM Drive:

vRemove compact discs from the tray before you move the drive anywhere.

vDo not place the drive where any of the following conditions exist:

vHigh temperature

vHigh humidity

vExcessive dust

vExcessive vibration or sudden shock

vInclined surface

vDirect sunlight

vDo not insert foreign objects into the drive.

vDo not remove the drive covers or attempt to service the drive yourself.

1644P Series Model 170 User's Guide