•Do not touch the data side of the disc (opposite the label), and hold the disc as shown below.

•If the edge of the label on the disc is off the disc surface or the label is not sticky enough to stay on the disc surface, the label may stick to the interior of the disc drive and cause a malfunction of your drive. Make sure that the label is properly fixed on the disc surface before using the disc. Sony assumes no liability for any malfunction of your drive or damage to the media caused by improper labeling.

Please thoroughly read instruction notes of your label software and label sheets.

•Do not store discs in locations subject to high humidity, high temperatures, direct sunlight, or high levels of dust.

•Take care not to spill any liquid on your discs.

•Return discs to their cases when not in use in order to prevent data damage.

•Use an oil-based felt pen to write on a disc.

•Do not use a disc with tape, seals, or paste on it, as the disc may damage the drive.

Cleaning the disc

•Fingerprints and other contamination on the disc surface can lead to reading errors. Always keep the disc clean.

•To clean a disc, lightly wipe it from the center outwards.

•To remove stubborn stains, lightly moisten the cloth before wiping the disc, and use a dry cloth afterwards.

•Do not use benzine, record cleaning liquid, antistatic fluids, or other substances that may damage the surface of the disc.

•Never use cleaners on an unused disc. Use specific CD cleaners to take off dust.

•You may not be able to write data to a disc if there are scratches or dust on the unrecorded area. Be careful not to damage the disc.

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