Chapter 2. using the cd-rw/dvd drive, Before you begin, Handling and caring for a disc – IBM ThinkPad 22P6982 User Manual

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Chapter 2. Using the CD-RW/DVD drive

This section provides information on how to handle, load, and care for DVDs
and CDs and how to care for your CD-RW/DVD drive.

Before you begin

For best results, review the following guidelines before using the drive:
v Do not move your ThinkPad computer while formatting or writing a disc as

this might cause data errors. Also, minimize typing while formatting or
writing to a disc, as this might also cause data errors.

v Keep the ThinkPad computer on a flat surface when writing to a disc.
v Make sure the ThinkPad computer is plugged into an ac outlet when using

the drive. The disc might be damaged if the battery runs out while writing
to a disc.

v Turn screensavers off. Using a screensaver might interrupt the formatting

and writing process.

v Do not put your ThinkPad computer into hibernation or suspend mode

while writing to a disc.

Note:

The read and write results of the drive depend upon the quality and
characteristics of the DVD or CD media used.

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.

Attention:

Wiping a disc using a circular motion can cause data loss.