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Maintaining the drive
This section includes information on taking care of your drive and the CDs and DVDs that you use with
the drive.
Handling and caring for a disc
Digital discs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to ensure that they
remain readable. The following precautions help to prolong the life of your discs.
Attention:
Wiping a disc using a circular motion can damage the disc and cause data loss.
v Handle the disc by the edges or the center hole.
v Do not touch the surface of the disc.
v Always store discs in their original packaging.
v Always store discs out of direct sunlight.
v Always store discs away from direct heat sources.
v Remove discs from the computer when not in use.
v Check discs for cracks BEFORE each use.
v Do not force discs into the computer/packaging.
v Do not bend or flex discs.
v Do not write on the surface of the disc.
v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the disc.
IMPORTANT: Do not use discs that are cracked.
Caring for the drive
To protect your drive during operation, observe the following precautions:
v Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error or damage the drive or
media.
v Avoid exposing the drive to the following conditions:
– High humidity
– High temperature
– Excessive dust
– Mechanical vibration
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