BMiscellaneous

Precautions for 2- 188-002-11 (2)Use

Operation and storage conditions

Avoid using or storing the drive in a hot or humid location, or where it might be subject to severe vibration or direct sunlight.

On transportation

•Please repack the drive in its original carton when shipping by itself.

•If the drive is to be shipped while installed in a PC, remove any disc beforehand.

Avoiding condensation problems

As much as possible, avoid sudden temperature changes. Do not attempt to use the drive immediately after moving it from a cold to a warm location, or raising the room temperature suddenly, as condensation may form within the drive. If the temperature changes suddenly while using the drive, stop using it but keep the power on for at least an hour.

Handling discs

•Handle discs only by the edges. Never touch the recording surface.

• Do not affix labels on discs.

•Do not store discs in dusty, dirty or humid locations, in direct sunlight, or near heat- generating devices.

•To protect important data, always keep discs in their protective cases.

•Do not wipe writable discs to clean them before recording data. Instead, use a blower to remove any dust.

•Data may not record properly if a scratch or dust is present on the unrecorded area of writable discs. Use special care when handling.

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