Panasonic CD-R/RW CF-VCW721 - Manual (Page 5)

Usage Precautions
• Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens area. Should the lens
become soiled by dust or dirt, the unit may not read discs properly.
• Do not apply excessive force to the tray in the open position, doing so could damage the
tray.
• Do not place items other than discs on the tray.
• Under some conditions, dust may build up on the optical lens or disc, possibly resulting in
malfunction.
• Do not expose the CD-R/RW drive to oily or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten the
service life of the lens.
• Do not use discs that have become deformed (warped, not completely round, etc.).
• Never insert foreign objects such as paper clips into the slot in the CD-R/RW drive.
• Do not open the CD-R/RW drive or move the computer while the CD-R/RW drive is
being accessed. Doing so eould cause it to malfunction. In addition, after running an
application involving access to a disc, do not open the CD-R/RW drive or remove the disc
until after the application has been closed.
• After closing the tray, do not attempt to access a disc until the MP indicator (@) goes off.
• Cleaning the CD-R/RW drive using a disc lens cleaner (except a liquid type cleaner) is
recommended if it malfunctions.
• When the CD-R/RW Drive Pack is installed, do not use an external CD-ROM drive or
DVD-ROM drive.
To avoid damaging discs:
• Do not allow discs to become dirty or scratched.
• Do not place or store discs in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, humidity or dust.
• If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment, moisture may form on the disc.
Wipe this moisture off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.
• Do not touch the data surface (the side opposite the side with the title printed on it) as it can
cause the disc to become dirty or scratched.
• Do not write on the surface of the disc with a bail-point pen or other writing instrument.
• Do not drop, bend, or place heavy objects on top of discs.
• Cleaning the disc using a disc cleaner is recommended once every 2 or 3 months.
If the disc gets dirty
After wiping the disc with a moist, soft cloth, wipe it with a dry
cloth. Always wipe from the center toward the edge.