Precautions

Sony VAIO Desktop User Guide

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On handling diskettes

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Do not open the shutter manually or touch the surface of the diskette.

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Keep diskettes away from magnets.

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Keep diskettes away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

On handling compact discs

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Do not touch the surface of the disc.

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Do not drop or bend the disc.

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Fingerprints and dust on the surface of a disc may cause reading errors. Always hold the disc by its edge

 

and central hole, as shown.

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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.

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For normal cleaning, hold the disc by its edge and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the center

 

out.

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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.