Adding An Icon To The Windows Notification Area; Using A Disc; Guidelines About Using The Optical Drive; Handling And Storing A Disc - Lenovo S500z Hardware Maintenance Manual

Adding an icon to the Windows notification area

To add an icon to the Windows notification area, do the following:
1. Click the arrow next to the notification area to view hidden icons. Then, click the desired icon and
drag it to the notification area.
2. If the icon is not displayed, turn on the icon.
a. Click the Start button to open the Start menu.
b. Depending on your Windows version, do one of the following:
• For Windows 7: Click Control Panel. View Control Panel using Large icons or Small icons, and
then click Notification Area Icons ➙ Turn system icons on or off.
• For Windows 10: Click Settings ➙ System ➙ Notifications & actions ➙ Turn system icons
on or off.
c. Turn on the desired icon.
3. If the icon is still not displayed in the Windows notification area, repeat step 1.

Using a disc

This section provides information about using a disc and the optical drive.

Guidelines about using the optical drive

When using the optical drive, follow these guidelines:
• Do not place the computer in a location where the drive is exposed to any of the following conditions:
– High temperature
– High humidity
– Excessive dust
– Excessive vibration or sudden shock
– An inclined surface
– Direct sunlight
• Do not insert any object other than a disc into the drive.
• Do not insert damaged discs into the drive. Warped, scratched, or dirty discs can damage the drive.
• Before moving the computer, remove the disc from the drive.

Handling and storing a disc

When handling and storing a disc, follow these guidelines:
• Hold the disc by its edges. Do not touch the surface of the side that is not labeled.
• To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc with a clean, soft cloth from the center to the outside. Wiping
the disc in a circular direction might cause loss of data.
• Do not write or stick paper on the disc.
• Do not scratch or mark the disc.
• Do not place or store the disc in direct sunlight.
• Do not use benzene, thinners, or other cleaners to clean the disc.
• Do not drop or bend the disc.
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