Handling Compact Discs; Other Handling Considerations - IBM RS/6000 44P Series User Manual

Handling Compact Discs

Compact discs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to
ensure that they remain readable. Use the following precautions to ensure reliability:
v Hold the compact disc by the edges. Do not touch the surface of the compact disc.
v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the compact disc from the center to the outside
of the compact disc as shown, using a lint-free cloth.
Attention: Wiping the compact disc in a circular direction can cause loss of data.
v Do not write on the surface.
v Do not store or place the compact disc in direct sunlight.
v Do not use benzene, thinners, or other cleaners to clean the compact disc.
v Do not bend the compact disc.

Other Handling Considerations

Be sure to take the following additional precautions when you use the 32X SCSI-2
CD-ROM Drive:
v Remove compact discs from the tray before you move the drive anywhere.
v Do not place the drive where any of the following conditions exist:
v High temperature
v High humidity
v Excessive dust
v Excessive vibration or sudden shock
v Inclined surface
v Direct sunlight
v Do not insert foreign objects into the drive.
v Do not remove the drive covers or attempt to service the drive yourself.
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