Panasonic Toughbook CF-50 Series Manual

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25CD DriveIf the disc gets dirtyAfter wiping the disc with a moist, softcloth, wipe it with a dry cloth. Always wipefrom the center toward the edge.Do not leave the tray in the open position or touch the lens area. Should the lensbecome 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 damagethe 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 result-ing in malfunction.Do not expose the CD drive to oily or tobacco smoke. Doing so could shorten theservice 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 drive.Do not open the CD drive or move the computer while the CD drive is being accessed.Doing so could cause it to malfunction. In addition, after running an application involv-ing access to a disc, do not open the CD drive or remove the disc until after theapplication has been closed.After closing the tray, do not attempt to access a disc until the CD drive indicator ( )and access lamp on the CD drive goes off ( page 6).If the CD drive malfunctions, we recommend cleaning it with a blower used for cameralenses. (Do not use strong, spray-type products.)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 ordust.If the disc is brought from a cold into a warm environment, moisture may form on thedisc. 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) asit can cause the disc to become dirty or scratched.Do not write on the surface of the disc with a ball-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.Usage Precautions