Sony PCG-GR On handling floppy disks, On handling CD-ROMs

Precautions

Sony Notebook User Guide

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On handling floppy disks

￿	Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the floppy disk.
￿	Keep floppy disks away from magnets.
￿	Keep floppy disks away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

On handling CD-ROMs

￿	Do not touch the surface of the disc.
￿	Do not drop or bend the disc.
￿	Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause read errors. Always hold the disc by its edge and
	its central hole, as shown:

￿	Proper care of the disc is essential to its continuous reliability. Do not use solvents such as benzine,
	thinning agents, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray, as they may cause damage to the
	disc.
￿	For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center
	out.
￿	If the disc is badly soiled, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface
	of the disc from the center out. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry soft cloth.