Data General 6629 Installing And Operating Information page 14

Storing, using and handling a CD-ROM
@ When storing CD-ROMs, make sure the storage area is clean, dry, a
and away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity and 3
temperatures. Maintain the environment of your compact disk
storage area as follows:
Temperature 5° C — 32° C (41° F — 89.6° F)
Temperature change Less than 1° C (1.8° F)/minute
Humidity 20% — 80% (noncondensing)
@ Before using a CD-ROM that was moved from a warmer or colder
location, for example, a passenger car, allow the CD-ROM to
acclimate for approximately the same amount of time that it was
exposed to the warmer or colder location. It is not necessary to
acclimate the CD-ROM for more than 24 hours. Also, before
loading the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, wipe off any
condensation that may have collected on the CD-ROM disk.
@ When handling a CD-ROM, never touch its read area (unlabeled
shiny flat surface). Dirt or oil from your fingers can slow down the
data-accessing speed of the CD-ROM drive. Never drop, toss, or
handle a CD-ROM carelessly.
If you should get smudges on the read area, wipe them off gently
with a soft, clean lint-free cloth. Never use record cleaner,
antistatic spray, or other chemicals.
@® Do not let the drive read from or write to a CD-ROM when the
ambient temperature is changing at a rate of 10° C (18° F) or more
per hour. Operate a CD-ROM in the drive only when the following
ambient temperature and relative humidity ranges prevail.
Temperature 5° C — 45° C (41° F — 118° F)
Relative Humidity 10%—80% (noncondensing)
@ Do not allow particulates from smokers, office equipment, or
industrial processes to contaminate the area where you store your
tapes or where you operate your CD-ROM drive. Particulates
include smoke, dust, powders, aerosol sprays, and airborne
industrial by-products. Particulates are extremely harmful to your
CD-ROM and CD-ROM drive.
@ When the CD-ROM is not in the CD-ROM drive, store the compact
disk in its plastic case.
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