Panasonic CF-W2 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 24

Useful Information
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW Drive
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Before using the drive
When using the drive for the first time, slide the open lever (A) on the left side of the
computer to open the disc cover after the computer has been powered on, and re-
move the protective sheet (B) from the lens area.
Do not expose the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive to excessive smoke that may leave a
residue, e.g. oil smoke, or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the life of the drive lens.
When opening/closing the disc cover
When the computer is on, be sure to use the open lever on the left side of the computer or
perform the ejecting operation through Windows.
• When a disc that has been formatted by B's CLiP is in the drive, it cannot be taken out
by sliding the open lever. Perform the ejecting operation in B's CLiP.
• When B's Recorder finishes writing to the disc, the cover will open automatically. (You
can change the settings of B's Recorder to avoid opening it automatically.)
To remove a disc when the disc cover cannot be opened or when the computer is powered
off:
Insert a pointed object (e.g., the bent-out tip of a paper clip, or the tip of a ballpoint pen)
into the emergency hole (C), and then move in the direction of the arrow.
If you cannot eject the disc even after attempting the operation with B's CLiP, shut down
Windows and after the power is off, use the emergency hole.
The disc cover can be opened up to an angle of 70 degrees. Do not force the cover open
any further.
If a hand etc. touches the disc cover and accidentally opens wider than 70 degrees, pull it
forward slowly until the stopper holds the cover in its proper position.
Do not leave the disc cover 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.
Be careful not to do any of the following items when the disc cover is open.
• Do not close the display.
Be sure to close the display only after confirming the disc cover is closed. If the disc
cover is not closed, the LCD may become damaged.
• Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive.
Doing so could cause it to malfunction.
Insert the disc securely.
If the disc cover is closed without securely inserting the disc, the disc may be damaged.
When closing the disc cover, press down near the power indicator
arrow) to ensure that the cover is locked.
Do not access the drive until after the disc cover is closed and the DVD-ROM & CD-R/
RW drive status indicator
While the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive is being accessed
Do not open the DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive or move the computer while the DVD-
ROM & CD-R/RW drive is being accessed.
Doing so could cause the disc to shift position and this may damage the disc, or cause the
DVD-ROM & CD-R/RW drive to malfunction.
In addition, after running an application involving access to a disc, do not open the DVD-
ROM & CD-R/RW drive until after the application has been closed.
Do not apply excessive force on the disc cover.
Cleaning
We recommend cleaning the drive lens with an air puffer used for camera lenses.
(Do not use any spray-type of lens cleaning products.)
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