IBM 09N4076 - Manual (Page 33)

Using the drive
This section will give you information on how to handle and care for CDs and your
CD-RW drive, how to load CDs into your CD-RW drive, and how to get started using
the Easy CD Creator and DirectCD programs.
Handling and caring for a CD
CDs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to insure
that they remain readable. These precautions will help to prolong the life of your
CDs.
Attention: Wiping a CD using a circular motion might cause loss of data.
Handle the CD by the edges or by the center hole. Do not touch the surface of
the CD.
To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the CD from the center to the edge with a
soft, lint-free cloth.
Do not write on the surface.
Do not place the CD in direct sunlight.
Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the CD.
Do not bend the CD.
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