TEAC CD-W540E User Manual - Page 39

Handling Discs Appendix A. About CD-R and CD-RW Discs This appendix explains how to handle, load, and eject CD-R and CD-RW discs. It also lists recommended media and supported disc formats. Handling Discs ❑ Handle compact discs only by their edges to avoid getting fingerprints on the surface. Do not touch the disc's data surface (unlabeled side). ❑ Do not place discs in direct sunlight, or in locations subject to high humidity, high temperatures, or dusty conditions. ❑ If cleaning the disc becomes necessary (due to erratic operation or visible dust or smudges), gently wipe the surface of the disc from the center to the outside edge. Do not use benzene, alcohol, thinner, or other solvents. wipe disc surface from center to outside edge handle discs by their edges Figure 35. How to Handle Compact Discs (CD-R and CD-RW) Recommended Media One blank TEAC CD-R disc and one blank CD-RW rewritable disc are included in the package with your CD-RW. For optimum performance, use only 74 or 80-minute, 40X speed rated blank CDR and high speed 4X-10X or 12X rated CD-RW media from TEAC or the following manufacturers: Disc Type CD-R Manufacturer Taiyo Yuden Mitsui Toatsu Chemical Mitsubishi (Verbatim) Ricoh TDK Electronics Kodak Fuji Film Disc Type CD-R CD-RW Manufacturer Hitachi (Maxell) Pioneer Sony Maxell PVC Ricoh Ritek Note: You may purchase additional TEAC media online at www.shopteac.com. TEAC CD-RW Drive User's Manual 31