Care and maintenance, Caring for a cd or dvd, Caring for the cd-rw / dvd-rom combination drive – IBM 22P6975 User Manual

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the region code has been changed from its initial setting four times, it is fixed and can
no longer be changed
. To change the region code, you must have a DVD with the
new region-code settings

To display the region-code status, follow these instructions:
1.

In the WinDVD window, click DVD Options.

2.

Click DVD Region.

Care and maintenance

This section includes information on taking care of your CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Combination 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.
v Do not bend the disc.

Caring for the CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combination Drive

To protect your CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination 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

might damage the drive or discs.

v Avoid exposing the drive to the following conditions:

– High humidity
– High temperature
– Excessive dust
– Mechanical vibration
– Sudden shock or dropping
– Placement on an inclined surface
– Direct sunlight
– Sudden temperature changes

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