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Toshiba’s online resources

Caring for CD or DVD Discs

❖Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from scratches and keep them clean.

❖Do not bend a disc or place heavy objects on top of it.

❖Do not apply a label to, or otherwise mar the surface of, a disc.

❖Hold a disc by its outside edge. Fingerprints on the surface can prevent the optical drive from reading the data properly.

❖Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold.

❖To clean a disc that is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. The most efficient method to clean it is to start from the center of the disc and wipe toward the outward edge (not in a circle). If necessary, moisten the cloth with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Let the disc dry completely before inserting it in the drive.

Toshiba’s online resources

Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see “Contacting Toshiba” on page 246.