Handling Discs - Sony MPD-AP20U User Manual

Handling discs

• Only handle discs by the edges. Never
touch the recording surface.
• Do not write on discs (except with a
felt-tip marker), or paste labels on
them.
• Do not store discs in dusty, dirty, or
humid locations, in direct sunlight, or
near heat-generating devices.
• Avoid spilling liquid on discs.
• To protect important data, always
keep discs in their protective cases.
DVD-Video discs playback
The playback conditions for DVD-
Video discs are sometimes determined
by software manufacturers. Because the
drive plays back discs as determined by
the software manufacturer, some drive
functions may not always work as
expected. When playing back DVD-
Video discs, refer to the instructions
accompanying each disc.
"Memory Stick" handling notes
Make sure that you take the following
precautions when handling "Memory
Stick" to ensure
the safety of your data.
• "Memory Stick" are formatted at the
time of manufacture. There is no need
to reformat them. Formatting a
"Memory Stick" with your computer
may cause access problems when
inserting it into other "Memory Stick"
compatible devices.
• To use a "Memory Stick" formatted
with a computer, reformat it with a
"Memory Stick" compatible device.
• "Memory Stick" compatible devices
require the "MemoryStick.ind" file on
the "Memory Stick". Do not delete
this file.
• Do not attempt to defragment or
compress the "Memory Stick" drive.
• Data may be lost if:
- A "Memory Stick" is removed from
the drive or the computer is turned
off while reading or writing data.
- A "Memory Stick" is subjected to an
electrostatic discharge or
electrostatic noise.
• When affixing labels to "Memory
Stick", only use "Memory Stick"
labels. Do not use other types of
labels.
• When storing or carrying a "Memory
Stick", keep it in its original case.
• Avoid touching the connector or
making it come in contact with
metallic objects.
• Do not drop, bend, or submit
"Memory Stick" to external shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify
"Memory Stick".
• Avoid dropping liquids on "Memory
Stick".
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