Returning the disc to the type ii cartridge, Precautions for handling, Care and maintenance – IBM 10K3799 User Manual

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Returning the disc to the Type II cartridge

To return the disc to the Type II cartridge, align the label side of the
disc

1 with the DVD-RAM cartridge label side. Insert the disc and close the

cartridge lid

2 . A clicking sound will ensure the lid door is closed.

Precautions for handling

Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints,
smears, or scratches may effect and damage recording and playback of the
disc. To clean dust or other debris use a CD Cleaning Kit. Use a soft, dry cloth
to clean the disc. Do not use solvents to clean the disc surface. When labeling a
disc, write only on the printed label side using a soft felt-tip marker. Keep out
of direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. Do not attach labels to
either side of the disc.

Care and maintenance

This section includes information on taking care of your DVD-ROM drive and
the CDs and DVDs that you use with the drive.

Caring for a CD or DVD

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. Do not touch the surface of

the disc.

v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the disc from the center to the edge

with a soft, lint-free cloth.

v Do not write on the surface.
v Do not place the disc in direct sunlight.
v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the disc.

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