Handling and caring for a disc, Using dvd-ram media, Using cds and dvds – Lenovo 41N5631 User Manual
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Handling
and
caring
for
a
disc
Carefully
handle
and
clean
discs,
especially
writable
media
types
such
as
CD-R
and
CD-RW
discs,
so
that
they
remain
readable.
You
can
prolong
the
life
of
your
discs
by
using
the
following
precautions:
v
Always
store
discs
in
their
original
packaging.
v
Always
store
discs
out
of
direct
sunlight.
v
Always
store
discs
away
from
direct
heat
sources.
v
Remove
discs
from
the
computer
when
not
in
use.
v
Check
discs
for
cracks
BEFORE
each
use.
IMPORTANT
:
Do
not
use
discs
that
are
cracked.
v
Do
not
force
discs
into
the
computer
or
packaging.
v
Do
not
bend
or
flex
discs.
v
Do
not
use
commercial
cleaners
to
clean
discs.
v
Do
not
write
on
the
surface
of
discs.
v
Handle
discs
by
the
edges
or
the
center
hole.
v
Do
not
touch
the
surface
of
discs.
v
To
remove
dust
or
fingerprints,
wipe
discs
from
the
center
to
the
edge
with
a
soft,
lint-free
cloth.
Attention:
Wiping
a
disc
using
a
circular
motion
can
cause
data
loss.
Using
DVD-RAM
media
DVD-RAM
media
is
available
in
single-sided
and
double-sided
versions.
The
2.6
GB
and
4.7
GB
versions
are
single-sided.
The
9.4
GB
version
is
double-sided.
To
access
the
data
on
both
sides
of
the
media,
you
must
remove
the
media
from
the
drive,
turn
it
over,
and
re-insert
it
into
the
drive.
DVD-RAM
media
must
be
removed
from
the
cartridge
before
using
this
drive.
Using
CDs
and
DVDs
Complete
the
following
procedure
to
read
a
data
disc:
1.
Turn
on
the
computer.
2.
Press
the
Eject
button
on
the
front
of
the
drive.
3.
Insert
a
disc
in
the
tray
with
the
label
facing
up.
4.
Close
the
drive
by
gently
closing
the
disc
tray.
5.
Wait
for
the
drive
busy
indicator
to
stop
blinking
and
is
continuously
on.
6.
Double-click
the
CD-ROM
or
DVD-RAM/DVD-R/DVD-RW
icon.
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