Cd-Rom/Dvd-Rom Drive - Panasonic Toughbook CF-37 Series Reference Manual

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive

Usage Precautions
If the disc gets dirty
Installing/Removing a CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive
Do not place items other than discs on the tray.
Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens area. Should the lens
become soiled by dust or dirt, the unit may not read discs properly.
Under some conditions, dust may build up on the optical lens or disc, possibly result-
ing in malfunction.
Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage
the tray.
Do not open the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive or move the computer while the CD-ROM/
DVD-ROM drive is being accessed. Doing so could cause it to malfunction. In addi-
tion, after running an application involving access to a disc, do not open the CD-ROM/
DVD-ROM drive or remove the disc until after the application has been closed.
After closing the tray, do not attempt to access a disc until the MP indicator (
disappears.
Do not expose the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive to oily or tobacco smoke. Doing so
could shorten the service life of the lens.
Cleaning the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive using a CD lens cleaner (except a liquid type
cleaner) is recommended if it malfunctions.
Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the slot in the CD-ROM/DVD-
ROM drive.
Do not use discs that have become deformed (warped, not completely round, etc.).
Please use the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive on a level surface.
To avoid damaging discs:
Do not touch the surface as it can cause the disc to become dirty or scratched.
Do not allow discs to become dirty or scratched.
Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or
dust.
Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ball point pen or other writing instrument.
If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment, moisture may form on the
disc. Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.
Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.
Cleaning the disc using a CD cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months.
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After wiping the disc with a moist, soft
cloth, wipe it with a dry cloth. Always
wipe from the center toward the edge.
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