Cd-Rom Drive - Panasonic CF-07 Series Reference Manual

CD-ROM Drive

Usage Precautions
<Only when the port replicator is connected>
Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens.
Under some conditions, dust may build up on the lens, or on a disc. This may result in
a read or write malfunction.
Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage
the tray.
Do not place items other than discs on the tray.
Do not expose the CD-ROM drive to excessive smoke that may leave a residue, i.e.
oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive lens.
Do not use discs that have become deformed (warped, not completely round, etc.).
Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the slot in the CD-ROM drive.
Do not open the CD-ROM drive or move the computer while the CD-ROM drive is
being accessed. Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage
the disc, or cause the CD-ROM drive to malfunction. In addition, after running an
application involving access to a disc, do not open the CD-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 CD-ROM drive indica-
tor goes off.
We recommend cleaning the CD-ROM drive with an air puffer used for camera lenses.
(Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.)
To avoid damaging discs:
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.
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 touch the data surface (the side opposite the side with the title printed on it) as
it can cause the disc to become dirty or scratched.
Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ballpoint pen or other writing instrument
nor paste any paper to it.
Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.
Cleaning the disc using a disc cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months.
If the disc gets dirty
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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