■About CD-R/RW discs

Please read the following regarding the handling of CD-R/RW discs.

1.Do not expose discs to excessive heat, such as in areas subject to direct sunlight or near a heater.

Also, avoid keeping them in a humid place.

2.Do not touch the surface of a disc.

When handling a disc, hold it by its edges.

3.Remove dust and dirt from the surface of a disc.

Use air-based dust removers. The surface of a disc may be scratched if wiped with a dry cloth.

4.Do not stick labels on the surface of a disc.

5.Do not write on the surface of a disc except where indicated.

6.Do not clean discs with chemicals or detergents.

7.Do not bend or drop discs.

8.Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as a star or a heart or a card shaped, etc. Such discs could damage your new CD-R/RW drive. (Use only circular discs.)

1.The information contained in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

2.All trademarks contained in this manual belong to their respective owners.

3.Yamaha does not bear any responsibility for any outcome as a result of using this device.

4.Reproduction of this manual, either in part or in full, is expressly forbidden.

■Precautions for Transportation

Before transporting the device, always put it in its original box. If the device is transported without adequate packing, the internal components may be damaged and cause the device to malfunction.

■Copyrights

When writing to CD-R/RW, make sure that you are not infringing any copyrights. It is illegal to copy audio CDs for non-personal use. When backing up software, please make sure that you are not infringing any software copyrights for that product.

■WARRANTY

YAMAHA AND SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR THE LOSS OF ANY DATA OR ANY PROBLEMS CAUSED AS A RESULT. AS A PRECAUTION, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE DISCS BE TESTED AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WRITTEN TO.

FURTHERMORE, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DOES YAMAHA AND SUPPLIERS GUARANTEE THE RELIABILITY OF THE DISCS.

The CRW2200E conforms to the power-saving mode of a computer to reduce power consumption. (→P. 39)

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