IBM 2621483 User Guide - Page 34

Handling CDs and DVDs, the outside of the disc. Wiping the disc in a circular direction can

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Distinctive Functions of Your Computer To remove the CD or DVD, do the following: 1. Close the application program that uses the CD or DVD. 2. Push the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM eject button on the side of the computer; then pull out the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray. 3. Lift the CD or DVD by its edge while pressing the pivot. 4. Push the tray into the computer until it fully closes. Handling CDs and DVDs CDs and DVDs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to ensure that data remains readable. Keep in mind the following to maintain reliability: Hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch the surface of the disc. Note: DVDs may have data on both sides of the disc. In this case, do not touch the surface of both sides. To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc from the center to the outside of the disc. Wiping the disc in a circular direction can cause loss of data. Do not write on the surface. Do not store or place the disc in direct sunlight Do not use benzene, thinner, or other cleaners to clean the disc. Use a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM cleaner kit. Do not flex or bend the disc. 18 ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference

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Distinctive Functions of Your Computer
To remove the CD or DVD, do the following:
1. Close the application program that uses the CD or DVD.
2. Push the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM eject button on the side of the
computer; then pull out the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray.
3. Lift the CD or DVD by its edge while pressing the pivot.
4. Push the tray into the computer until it fully closes.
Handling CDs and DVDs
CDs and DVDs are high-density media that must be handled with
care and kept clean to ensure that data remains readable. Keep in
mind the following to maintain reliability:
±
Hold the disc by the edges. Do not touch the surface of the disc.
Note:
DVDs may have data on both sides of the disc. In this
case, do not touch the surface of both sides.
±
To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc from the center to
the outside of the disc. Wiping the disc in a circular direction can
cause loss of data.
±
Do not write on the surface.
±
Do not store or place the disc in direct sunlight
±
Do not use benzene, thinner, or other cleaners to clean the disc.
Use a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM cleaner kit.
±
Do not flex or bend the disc.
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ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 User's Reference