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C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e
■ Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold
locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature
changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC)
and 125ºF (52ºC).
■ Do not touch the exposed part of the disk
behind the metal shutter.
Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive
■ To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry
soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or
a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene,
paint thinner or other volatile material.
■ Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or
cold locations, or in locations subject to severe tem-
perature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F
(10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).
■ Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and
away from heating equipment.
■ Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject
to shock and vibration.
■ Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal,
or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk
drive or disk.
■ Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.
DVDs AND CDs
Caring for your DVDs and CDs
DVDs and CDs are precision devices and will function
reliably if given reasonable care.
■ Always store your DVD/CDs in its case when it
is not in use.
■ Always handle DVD/CDs by the edges and avoid
touching the surface.
■ Avoid storing any DVD/CDs in extreme temperatures.
■ Do not bend DVD/CDs or set heavy objects on them.
■ Do not spill liquids on DVD/CDs.
■ Do not scratch DVD/CDs.
■ Do not put a label on DVD/CDs.
■ Do not get dust on DVD/CDs.
■ Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen
or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
■ If a DVD/CD is subjected to a sudden change in tem-
perature, cold to warm condensation may form on the
surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint
free cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT
use a hair dryer or heater to dry DVD/CDs.
■ If a DVD/CD is dirty, use only a DVD/CD cleaner or
wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from
the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.
Caring for your DVD or CD-ROM Drive
Your DVD or CD-ROM drive is durable but you
must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the
following points:
■ The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high
speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock
or vibration with the power on.
■ Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
exposed to extreme temperatures.
■ Avoid using or storing the drive where it is
damp or dusty.
■ Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or
devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
■ Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
subjected to shock or vibration.
■ Do not disassemble or dismantle the DVD or
CD-ROM drive.
PC CARDS
Caring for your PC Cards
PC Cards are durable, but you must treat them with
care. The documentation supplied with your PC Card
will provide specific information, but you should
pay attention to the following points:
■ To keep out dust and dirt, store PC Cards in their
protective sleeves when they are not installed in
your notebook.
■ Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or
excessive heat.
■ Keep the cards dry.
■ Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not place heavy
objects on top of them.
■ Do not force cards into the slot.
■ Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to
excessive vibration.